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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 24, 1997
Amends Federal law to repeal the September 30, 1997, sunset for the administration of au pair programs (thus providing permanent authority for such programs).
People & committees
Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R–NC
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 105-48.
Became Public Law No: 105-48.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 377 - 33 (Roll no. 462).
House roll call 462 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 377 - 33 (Roll no. 462).
House roll call 462 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Condit objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8062, H8101-8102)
Mr. Campbell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9987)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9987)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 171.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Helms. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Helms. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations ordered to be reported an original measure.
Introduced in Senate
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