H.RES.538: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4461) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced June 27, 2000
  • Latest Major Action June 28, 2000

Bill Summary

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4461 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations).

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-704, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4461 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 247.
Considered as privileged matter.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 538.
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - In the course of debate, exception was taken to certain statements made at that time. Mr. Obey demanded that the words be taken down and ruled upon by the Speaker pro tempore.
WITHDRAWAL OF WORDS - Mr. Diaz-Balart asked unanimous consent to withdraw certain words from his debate statement. Agreed to without objection. The House continued with debate on H. Res. 538.
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - In the course of debate, exception was taken to certain statements made at that time. Mr. Obey demanded that the words be taken down and ruled upon by the Speaker pro tempore. Subsequently, Mr. Obey withdrew his request.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 179 (Roll no. 358).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 27, 2000

Introduced in the House by Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.)

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