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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 28, 2001
Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H.R. 333 (bankruptcy law and consumer credit).
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Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-5] · R–TX
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 281 - 132 (Roll no. 22). (text: CR H512)
House roll call 22 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 281 - 132 (Roll no. 22).(text: CR H512)
House roll call 22 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 71.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H512-517)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 333 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendments recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for amendment under the five-minute rule and shall be considered as read. Specified amendments are in order. Upon receipt of a message from the Senate transmitting H.R. 333 with Senate amendments thereto, it shall be in order to consider in the House a motion offered by the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary or his designee that the House disagree to the Senate amendments and request or agree to a conference with ...
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-4, by Mr. Sessions.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-4, by Mr. Sessions.
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