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- H.RES.306
H.RES.306: Expressing the desire of the House of Representatives to not spend any of the budget surplus created by Social Security receipts and to continue to retire the debt held by the public.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 28, 1999
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should: (1) not consider legislation that would spend any of the Social Security surplus; and (2) continue to pursue efforts to continue to reduce the $3.618 trillion in debt held by the public.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Budget
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Mr. Herger 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 on H. Res. 306.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, 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): 417 - 2, 6 Present (Roll no. 456).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 28, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Wally Herger (R-Calif.) |