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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 23, 2007
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 78) amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
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Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] · D–FL
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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: 228 - 188 (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H891)
House roll call 53 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 188 (Roll no. 53).(text: CR H891)
House roll call 53 · Individual votesOn motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 189 (Roll No. 52).
House roll call 52 · Individual votesMr. McGovern moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote.
Mr. Dreier moved to reconsider the vote.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 51). (consideration: CR H900)
House roll call 51 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 86.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H891-902)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 3.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-3, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-3, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
During consideration of H.Res 78 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker.
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