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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 27, 2023
This resolution amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to modify the period before the date of any primary election or general election during which a mass mailing is not frankable by a Member of the House who is a candidate in such election.
Under the resolution, a mailing is not frankable when it is postmarked less than 60 days before the date of a primary or general election (whether regular, special, or runoff) in which the Member is a candidate.
People & committees
Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15] · R–OH
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6120)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6120)
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6120)
Committee on House Administration discharged.
Committee on House Administration discharged.
Committee on Rules discharged.
Committee on Rules discharged.
Mrs. Houchin asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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