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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 6, 2012
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 436) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5882) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013.
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Rep. Scott, Tim [R-SC-1] · R–SC
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 173 (Roll no. 359). (text: CR H3589-3590)
House roll call 359 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 173 (Roll no. 359).(text: CR H3589-3590)
House roll call 359 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179 (Roll no. 358). (consideration: CR H3598-3599)
House roll call 358 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 679.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3589-3599, H3600-3601)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 136.
Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 436 and H.R. 5882. Debate on H.R. 436 will continue for not to exceed 90 minutes, equally divided and controlled. H.R. 436 is closed to amendments. General debate on H.R. 5882 will continue for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. Specified amendments to H.R. 5882 are in order.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-518, by Mr. Scott (SC).
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-518, by Mr. Scott (SC).
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