H.RES.1487: Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes.

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Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of the following legislation on the same day it is presented to the House: (1) a conference report to accompany H.R. 4173 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010); and (2) a measure that includes a subject matter addressed by H.R. 4213 (American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010) or any amendment pertaining to...

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The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-516, by Mr. McGovern.
The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider the rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The resolution applies the waiver to any resolution reported from the Rules Committee through the legislative day of July 3, 2010.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 207.
Considered as privileged matter.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1487.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.Res. 1487.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 182 (Roll no. 406).
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 189 (Roll no. 407).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 29, 2010

Introduced in the House by Jim McGovern (D-Mass.)

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