H. Res. 59
103rd Congress
House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to establish national voter registration procedures for Federal elections, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Feb 4, 1993
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 4, 1993
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 170 (Roll no. 24).
Feb 4, 1993
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 171 (Roll no. 23).
Feb 4, 1993
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Feb 4, 1993
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H495-505)
Feb 3, 1993
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
Feb 3, 1993
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-11, by Mr. Frost.
Feb 3, 1993
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. All points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 2(l)(6) of rule XI are waived. The amendments recommended by the Committee on House Administration now printed in the bill and the amendment printed in part 1 of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Feb 3, 1993
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 1993 | House · vote #24 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 249–170 | See who voted → |
| Feb 4, 1993 | House · vote #23 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 248–171 | See who voted → |
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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. 2 (national voter registration procedures).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 59: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to establish national voter registration procedures for Federal elections, and for other purposes.. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HRES-59/
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