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H.RES.395: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 159) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 29, 1996
- Latest Major Action April 15, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Sets forth the modified closed rule for the consideration of H.J. Res. 159 (Constitutional Amendment requiring a two-thirds vote of each House of the Congress to increase taxes).
(Source: Library of Congress)
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The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-513, by Mr. McInnis.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 159 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration in the House. A specified amendment is in order. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.J. Res. 169 shall be considered as having been adopted. One motion to amend shall be in order, if offered by the Minority Leader or his designee, debatable for one hour.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 204.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
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On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 168 (Roll no. 111).
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Mr. Skaggs moved to reconsider the vote.
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Mr. McInnis moved to table the motion to reconsider
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On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 169 (Roll no. 112).
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 162 (Roll no. 113).
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| March 29, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Scott McInnis (R-Colo.) |