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Version 07 · Reported to House · Sep 21, 2023
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of
H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, which provides FY2024 appropriations to the Department of Defense for military activities),
H.R. 1130 (Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023, which repeals certain restrictions on the import and export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, including restrictions related to free trade agreements), and
H. Res. 684 (which condemns certain actions taken by the governor of New Mexico to restrict firearms).
People & committees
Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] · R–OK
Legislative record
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Langworthy asked unanimous consent that the ordering of a recorded vote on the question of reconsideration of adoption on H. Res. 712 be vacated to the end that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to reconsider and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Scanlon demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mr. Cole moved to reconsider the vote.
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 212 - 216 (Roll no. 403).
House roll call 403 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 212 - 216 (Roll no. 403).
House roll call 403 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 212 - 216 (Roll no. 403).
House roll call 403 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 202 (Roll no. 402).
House roll call 402 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4451-4452)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 712, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 712.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4443-4451; text: CR H4443)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 37.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, under a structured rule; H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; and H.Res. 684, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-208, by Mr. Cole.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-208, by Mr. Cole.
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