H.RES.288: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2746) to amend title VI of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to give parents with low-incomes the opportunity to choose the appropriate school for their children and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to amend titles VI and X of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve and expand charter schools.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Oct. 29, 1997
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 31, 1997

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Bill Summary

Sets forth the rule: (1) (closed) for the consideration of H.R. 2746 (school choice); and (2) (open) for the consideration of H.R. 2616 (charter schools).

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-357, by Mrs. Myrick.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2746 and H.R. 2616.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
Considered as privileged matter.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 195 (Roll no. 566).
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 198 (Roll no. 567).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct. 29, 1997

Introduced in the House by Sue Myrick (R-N.C.)

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