H.RES.317: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1905) to provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes and providing for consideration

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-98, by Mr. Arcuri.

With respect to H.R. 1905, all points of order against the bill and against its consideration are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The bill shall be considered as read. The bill is closed to amendments and shall be considered in the House. With respect to H.R. 1906, all points of order against the bill and against its consideration are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The bill shall be considered as read. The bill is closed to amendments and shall be considered in the House. If either H.R. 1905 of H.R. 1906 fails of passage or fails to reach the question of passage by an order of recommittal, then both such bills, together with H.R. 1433, shall be laid on the table. In the engrossement of H.R. 1905, the Clerk shall append the text of H.R. 1906, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 1905. Upon that action, H.R. 1906 and H.R. 1433 shall be laid on the table.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 39.

Considered as privileged matter.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 317.

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 228).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 229).

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