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H.RES.139: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a three-fifths vote to adopt any rule reported from the Committee on Rules disallowing germane amendments to a bill or resolution.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 24, 1993
- Latest Major Action March 24, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
74 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a three-fifths vote to adopt any rule or order reported by the Committee on Rules providing for the consideration of legislation that limits the rights of Members to offer germane amendments filed with the Committee at least three calendar days before consideration of the legislation that would otherwise be subject to amendment under House rules.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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March 24, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Wayne T. Gilchrest (R-Md.) |