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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 12, 2012
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6213) to limit further taxpayer exposure from the loan guarantee program established under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
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Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] · 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: 232 - 182 (Roll no. 574). (text: CR H5934)
House roll call 574 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 182 (Roll no. 574).(text: CR H5934)
House roll call 574 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5948-5949)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 779, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5939)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 779.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5934-5939)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-31. Section 2 of the resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules at any time on the legislative days of September 20, 2012 and September 21, 2012.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-668, by Mr. Sessions.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-668, by Mr. Sessions.
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