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H.RES.1537: Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 20, 2010
- Latest Major Action July 21, 2010
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of July 23, 2010, providing for consideration or disposition of a measure addressing unemployment compensation, on the same day it is presented to the House.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-552, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
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The resolution 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 resolution also authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules at any time through the legislative day of July 23, 2010.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 221.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1537.
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 185 (Roll no. 458).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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July 20, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) |