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H.RES.297: Providing for motions to suspend the rules.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 25, 2003
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2003
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Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives, during the remainder of the 108th Congress, to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules on Wednesdays, as under rule XV (Business in Order on Special Days).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-179, by Mr. Linder.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 297.
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 297, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 203 (Roll no. 323).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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June 25, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by John Linder (R-Ga.) |