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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 3, 2009
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2868) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities.
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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 the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 182 (Roll no. 857). (text: CR H12370)
House roll call 857 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 182 (Roll no. 857).(text: CR H12370)
House roll call 857 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 180 (Roll no. 856). (consideration: CR H12377-12378; text: CR H12377)
House roll call 856 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 885.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H12370-12379)
The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The rule provides that in lieu of the amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committees on Homeland Security and Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report to accompanying this rule shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 129.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-327, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-327, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
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