H.RES.71: Relating to the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to grant family and temporary medical leave under certain circumstances.

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-13, by Mr. Gordon.

Rule provides for consideration of senate amedment to H.R. 1. Upon adoption of this resolution, the bill shall be taken from the Speaker's table to the end that the Senate amendment shall be agreed to.

Considered as privileged matter.

Mr. Walker raised a point of order against the consideration of the measure. Mr. Walker stated that the self-enacting provision in the resolution, disposing of a Senate amendment to a House bill, is a violation of rule XX of the rules of the House which require the consideration of such amendments to be entertained in the Committee of the Whole. The Chair stated that the point of order was not well taken.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 10.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 172 (Roll no. 28).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 152 (Roll no. 29).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.