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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 7, 1993
Amends Federal law which authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, construct, and equip space in the East Court of the National Museum of Natural History to provide that the appropriation authorized for such purpose is to continue for fiscal years after FY 1991.
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Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] · D–TN
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Became Public Law No: 103-98.
Became Public Law No: 103-98.
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 voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6798-6799)
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Reported by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-232, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-232, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.
Referred jointly to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Referred jointly to the House Committee on House Administration.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6887)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6887)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.
Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Ford without amendment. With written report No. 103-48.
Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Ford without amendment. With written report No. 103-48.
Committee on Rules. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.
Introduced in Senate
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