H.RES.1503: Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-888, by Ms. Castor.

Waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The rule applies the waiver to any resolution reported on the legislative day of September 26, 2008, providing for consideration or disposition of a measure making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 279.

Considered as privileged matter.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1503.

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 198 (Roll no. 654).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 203 (Roll no. 655).

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