H. Res. 540
102nd Congress
House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4394) to amend title 46, United States Code, to require merchant mariners' documents for certain seamen.
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Agreed to (House)
Sep 9, 1992
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 9, 1992
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 9, 1992
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Sep 9, 1992
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Sep 9, 1992
Considered as privileged matter.
Sep 9, 1992
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 5, 1992
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 188.
Aug 5, 1992
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4394 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Points of order against consideration for failure to comply with clause 8 of rules XXI are waived. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.
Aug 5, 1992
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 102-784, by Mr. Frost.
Aug 5, 1992
Introduced in House
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4394 (merchant seamen licenses).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 540: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4394) to amend title 46, United States Code, to require merchant mariners' documents for certain seamen.. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HRES-540/
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