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H.RES.1277: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 17, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 19, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-718, by Mr. McGovern.
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All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 237.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1277.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1277, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1277 and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1277 until later in the legislative day.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 197 (Roll no. 423).
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 424).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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June 17, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) |