H. Res. 375 104th Congress House

Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1561) to consolidate the foreign affairs agencies of the United States…

Official title: Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1561) to consolidate the foreign affairs agencies of the United States; to au… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1561) to consolidate the foreign affairs agencies of the United States; to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1996 and 1997; to responsibly reduce the authorizations of appropriations for United States foreign assistance programs for fiscal years 1996 and 1997, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 7, 1996 See on congress.gov

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Agreed to (House)

Mar 12, 1996

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 180 (Roll no. 56).

Mar 12, 1996

The previous question was ordered without objection.

Mar 12, 1996

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

Mar 12, 1996

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2075-2082)

Mar 12, 1996

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 7, 1996

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 190.

Mar 7, 1996

Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1561. Upon adoption of this resolution, all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration shall be waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.

Mar 7, 1996

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-476, by Mr. Goss.

Mar 7, 1996

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Mar 12, 1996	House · vote #56	On Agreeing to the Resolution	Passed	226–180	See who voted →

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Latest action March 12, 1996

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 1561 (consolidating the foreign affairs agencies, authorizing appropriations for the Department of State, and reducing foreign assistance).

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 375: Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1561) to consolidate the foreign affairs agencies of the United States; to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1996 and 1997; to responsibly reduce the authorizations of appropriations for United States foreign assistance programs for fiscal years 1996 and 1997, and for other purposes.. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HRES-375/

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"H. Res. 375: Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1561) to consolidate the foreign affairs agencies of the United States; to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1996 and 1997; to responsibly reduce the authorizations of appropriations for United States foreign assistance programs for fiscal years 1996 and 1997, and for other purposes.." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HRES-375/.

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H. Res. 375, 104th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HRES-375/.

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[H. Res. 375: Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1561) to consolidate the foreign affairs agencies of the United States; to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1996 and 1997; to responsibly reduce the authorizations of appropriations for United States foreign assistance programs for fiscal years 1996 and 1997, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HRES-375/)