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H.RES.508: Providing for consideration of a certain motion to suspend the rules.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Aug. 2, 1996
- Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 1996
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Makes it in order at any time on the calendar day of Friday, August 2, 1996, for the Speaker to entertain a motion offered by the majority leader that the House suspend the rules and pass a bill or joint resolution with respect to combating terrorism.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-744, by Mr. Goss.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3953. Upon adoption of this resolution, it shall be in order at any time on the calendar day of Friday, August 2, 1996, for the Speaker to entertain a motion offered by the majority leader or his designee that the House suspend the rules and pass a bill or joint resolution relating to the subject of combating terrorism.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 270.
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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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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 189 (Roll no. 400).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Aug. 2, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Porter J. Goss (R-Fla.) |