Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.RES.466
H.RES.466: Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Nov. 15, 2011
- Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2011
- See the forty-four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of November 18, 2011, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules for the consideration of H.J. Res. 2 (balanced budget amendment).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-285, by Mr. Nugent.
|
|
|
The resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of Friday, November 18, 2011, relating to H.J.Res. 2, proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The resolution provides that debate on such a motion shall be extended to five hours. Finally, the resolution provides that the Chair may postpone further consideration of such a motion pursuant to the resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.
|
|
|
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
|
|
|
Considered as privileged matter.
|
|
|
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 466.
|
|
|
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 173 (Roll no. 854).
|
|
|
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 169 (Roll no. 855).
|
|
|
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
|
|
| Nov. 15, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Richard Nugent (R-Fla.) |