HR 1578
103th Congress
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Economics and Public Finance
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Expedited Rescissions Act of 1993
Introduced: April 1, 1993
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Became law
Oct 5, 1994
Committee on Budget. Hearings held.
May 4, 1993
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977 that if one Committee reports the other Committee have thirty days to report or be discharged.
Apr 29, 1993
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 29, 1993
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 258 - 157 (Roll no. 150).
Apr 29, 1993
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 258 - 157 (Roll no. 150).
Apr 29, 1993
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 233 (Roll no. 149). (consideration: CR H2161-2162)
Apr 29, 1993
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Rules with instructions that the Committee report the bill back forthwith with an amendment to prohibit either House from waiving, changing or suspending any provision of the Act except by statutory enactment or by a vote of 3/5 of the Members of the House involved. The amendment would also prohibit the House from considering any rescission bill introduced pursuant to the provisions of the Act under a suspension of the rules or under a special rule.
Apr 29, 1993
Mr. Clinger moved to recommit with instructions to Rules.
Apr 29, 1993
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 29, 1993
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1578.
Apr 29, 1993
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed debate on the Castle amendment, as amended.
Apr 29, 1993
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 149, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with thirty minutes of debate on the Michel amendment to the Castle substitute amendment.
Apr 29, 1993
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 149, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the Castle amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Apr 29, 1993
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Apr 29, 1993
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2138-2163)
Apr 28, 1993
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1578 as unfinished business.
Apr 28, 1993
GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 149, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hours of general debate.
Apr 28, 1993
The Speaker designated the Honorable Al Swift to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 28, 1993
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 149 and Rule XXIII.
Apr 28, 1993
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1578 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part 1 of the report accompanying this resolution. Only those amendments printed in part 2 of the report shall be in order, to be offered and debatable in the manner specified and not subject to amendment except as specified. All points of order against the amendments shall be waived.
Apr 28, 1993
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 149. (consideration: CR H2084-2104)
Apr 28, 1993
Rule H. Res. 149 passed House.
Apr 28, 1993
Committee on Government Operations Discharged.
Apr 2, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Apr 1, 1993
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 149 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1578 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for consideration of the bill in the Committee of theWhole. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part 1 of the report accompanying this resolution. Only those amendments printed in part 2 of the report shall be in order, to be offered and debatable in the manner specified and not subject to amendment except as specified. All points of order against the amendments shall be waived.
Apr 1, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Apr 1, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.
Apr 1, 1993
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 1993 | House · vote #150 | On Passage | Passed | 258–157 | See who voted → |
| Apr 29, 1993 | House · vote #149 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 182–233 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Expedited Rescissions Act of 1993 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to allow the President to transmit to both Houses of the Congress, for expedited consideration, one special message proposing to rescind all or part of any item of budget authority provided in an appropriation bill.
Requires that such special message be transmitted not later than three days after the President approves the appropriation bill and be accompanied by a draft bill or joint resolution that would, if enacted, rescind the budget authority proposed to be rescinded. Sets forth House and Senate procedures for the expedited consideration of such a proposal.
Terminates the President's authority two years following enactment.
Provides a special transition rule for messages of the 104th Congress proposing to rescind certain budget authority of the 103d Congress.
Provides judicial review of congressional actions under this Act.
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Committee on Budget. Hearings held.