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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Apr 6, 2006
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Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] · R–PA
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1626)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1626)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H1627)
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on H. Res. 764.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1626-1627)
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Tom Davis (VA) asked unanimous consent that it may be in order at any time to consider in the House, H. Res. 764; that the resolution be considered as read; that the previous question be considered as ordered to adoption without intervening motion except: 10 minutes of debate, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.
Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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