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H.RES.821: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6429) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes; and providing for
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Nov. 28, 2012
- Latest Major Action Nov. 29, 2012
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Bill Summary
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6429) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-697, by Mr. Nugent.
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The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee print 112-34, as modified by the amendment printed in the Rules Committee report, shall be considered as adopted. The resolution provides suspension authority on Thursday, December 6, 2012.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 166.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 821.
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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: 243 - 170 (Roll no. 611).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Nov. 28, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Richard Nugent (R-Fla.) |