H.RES.543: Expressing the sense of the House that Congress should complete action on H.R. 4019, making marriage tax relief permanent.

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 547 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 540, H. Res. 544 and H. Res. 543. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Rule H. Res. 547 passed House.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 547.

Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 540, H. Res. 544 and H. Res. 543. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 543.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the resolution, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Weller objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

Considered as unfinished business.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 285 - 130 (Roll no. 430).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.