H.J.RES.72: Veterans Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Veterans Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Makes appropriations for FY2014 for veterans' benefits, specifically for entitlements and other mandatory payments whose budget authority was provided in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 (division E of P.L. 113-6),...

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Date Description
Oct. 5, 2013
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.
Oct. 4, 2013
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Oct. 3, 2013
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct. 3, 2013

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 259 - 157 (Roll no. 518). (text: CR H6201)

Oct. 3, 2013

On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 193 (Roll no. 517).

Oct. 3, 2013
Mr. Culberson moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair (consideration: CR H6208-6209)
Oct. 3, 2013
Ms. Duckworth appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair. (consideration: CR H6208)
Oct. 3, 2013
Mr. Culberson raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Culberson stated that the provisions of the proposed amendment are not germane Sustained by the Chair.
Oct. 3, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duckworth motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment, pending reservation of a point of order. The amendment would replace the underlying bill with the Senate Amendment to H.J.Res. 59.
Oct. 3, 2013
Ms. Duckworth moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations. (consideration: CR H6207-6208; text: CR H6207)
Oct. 3, 2013
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6207)
Oct. 3, 2013
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.J. Res. 72. (consideration: CR H6203-6210)
Oct. 3, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 72.
Oct. 3, 2013
The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 70, H.J. Res. 71, H.J. Res. 72, H.J. Res. 73, and H.R. 3230. The resolution provides for 30 minutes of debate on each measure and provides for one motion to recommit each measure. The resolution also provides that it shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of October 6, 2013, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
Oct. 3, 2013
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 370. (consideration: CR H6200-6203)
Oct. 2, 2013
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 370 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 70, H.J. Res. 71, H.J. Res. 72, H.J. Res. 73, and H.R. 3230. The resolution provides for 30 minutes of debate on each measure and provides for one motion to recommit each measure. The resolution also provides that it shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of October 6, 2013, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
Oct. 1, 2013

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 164 (Roll no. 506).

Oct. 1, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 72.
Oct. 1, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6082-6089; text of measure as introduced: CR H6082)
Oct. 1, 2013
Mr. Culberson moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Oct. 1, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Oct. 1, 2013

Introduced in the House by John Culberson (R-Texas)

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