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H.RES.301: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal the exception to the requirement that public committee proceedings be open to all media.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Nov. 4, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal a provision that allows subpoenaed witnesses to choose not to be photographed or to give evidence or testimony during radio or television broadcasting of committee hearings.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 105-382.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 127.
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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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DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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At the Conclusion of debate, the Speaker put the question on agreeing to the resolution and announced that, by voice vote the resolution was agreed to. Mr Moakley demanded the Yeas and Nays and further proceedings were postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 165 (Roll no. 632).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Nov. 4, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Gerald B.H. Solomon (R-N.Y.) |