PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Became Public Law No: 117-73.
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Version 49 · Public Law · Dec 16, 2021
This joint resolution increases the public debt limit by $2.5 trillion.
People & committees
Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D–NY
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Became Public Law No: 117-73.
Became Public Law No: 117-73.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 449). (text: CR H7819-7820)
House roll call 449 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 449).(text: CR H7819-7820)
House roll call 449 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 33.
Providing for consideration of S.J. Res. 33. Provides for one hour of debate, the previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions, and provides for a motion to commit.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 852.
Rule H. Res. 852 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 852 Reported to House. Providing for consideration of S.J. Res. 33. Provides for one hour of debate, the previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions, and provides for a motion to commit.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 498. (text: CR S9142)
Senate roll call 498 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 498.(text: CR S9142)
Senate roll call 498 · Individual votesMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S9134-9142)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 497. (CR S9134)
Senate roll call 497 · Individual votesIntroduced in the Senate. Pursuant to Public Law 117-71, Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184.
Introduced in Senate
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