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H.RES.117: Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 16, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 23, 1997
- See the forty-one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Makes it in order at any time on April 23 or 24, 1997, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, provided that the object of any such motion is announced from the House floor at least one hour before its consideration.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-57, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
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Rule provides for consideration of. Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules on Wednesday, April 23, 1997, or on Thursday, April 24, 1997.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
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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 voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| April 16, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Doc Hastings (R-Wash.) |