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Version 53 · Passed House · Sep 26, 2023
This bill 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. 4367 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024, which provides FY2024 appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security),
H.R. 4665 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024, which provides FY2024 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs), and
H.R. 4368 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, which provides FY2024 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies).
In addition, the bill prohibits the Clerk of the House of Representatives from informing the Senate that the House has passed H.R. 4367 until the Speaker of the House notifies the Clerk that the House has passed H.R. 2 (Secure the Border Act of 2023, which addresses matters pertaining to border security and otherwise makes changes to immigration law).
People & committees
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] · 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 recorded vote: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 406). (text: CR H4480-4481)
House roll call 406 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 406). (text: CR H4480-4481)
House roll call 406 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 405).
House roll call 405 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 723.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4480-4495)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 198 (Roll no. 404).
House roll call 404 · Individual votesMr. Roy moved on consideration of the resolution.
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. McGovern raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 723 on the grounds that the resolution violates section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 723. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration as the statutory means of disposing of the point of order.
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Roy called up H. Res. 723 and asked for its immediate consideration.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 38.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4368, and H.R. 4665, under a structured rule for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate for each bill and one motion to recommit.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-216, by Mr. Roy.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-216, by Mr. Roy.
Introduced in House
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