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H.CON.RES.208: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding access to affordable housing and expansion of homeownership opportunities.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Feb. 4, 1998
- Latest Major Action July 21, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
170 (84 Democrats, 1 Independent, 86 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that national goals should include providing access to affordable housing and expanding home ownership opportunities pursued through policies of tax incentives and private and public sector activities.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
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Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 0 (Roll No. 298).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking.
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Feb. 4, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.) |