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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Oct 6, 2004
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5212) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, for additional disaster assistance relating to storm damage.
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Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12] · R–FL
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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.
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 186 (Roll no. 499). (consideration: CR 10/7/2004 H8286-8287)
House roll call 499 · Individual votesSubsequently, Mr. Putnam moved the previous question on the amendment and on the resolution. The Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings of Florida objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Yeas and Nays were ordered.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Putnam amendment in the nature of a substitute.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 819.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR 10/7/2004 H8278-8287; text of measure as introduced: CR 10/7/2004 H8278)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 237.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5212 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-735, by Mr. Putnam.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-735, by Mr. Putnam.
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