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H.RES.26: To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit putting the question on final passage of any measure until copies of that measure have been available to Members for at least one day.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 5, 1993
- Latest Major Action Jan. 5, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
93 (7 Democrats, 86 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to put the question upon final passage of any bill or resolution until printed copies of the measure have been available for all Members for at least one day. Provides for the suspension of this Act for a particular bill or resolution in a national emergency upon the joint request of the Speaker and Minority Leader and with an affirmative two-thirds vote.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Jan. 5, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by William H. Zeliff (R-N.H.) |