H.RES.270: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1401) to improve the security of railroads, public transportation, and over-the-road buses in the United States, and for other purposes.

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Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1401 (Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007).

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Date	Description
	The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-74, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
	All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Homeland Security now printed in the bill.
	Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 34.
	Considered as privileged matter.
	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 270.
	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 199 (Roll no. 190).
	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 199 (Roll no. 191).
	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
March 26, 2007	Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.)