H. Res. 442
105th Congress
House
Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 119) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit campaign spending, and for consideration of the bill…
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Official title: Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 119) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit campaign spending, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2183) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of campaigns for elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
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Agreed to (House)
May 21, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 1998
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
May 21, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
May 21, 1998
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 190 (Roll No. 186).
May 21, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
May 21, 1998
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3722-3733)
May 20, 1998
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 194.
May 20, 1998
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 119 and H.R. 2183. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Upon the adoption of this resolution, the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for consideration of H.J. Res. 119. General debate shall be limited to one hour. After general debate the joint resolution shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule and shall be considered as read. Bill is open to amendments. At any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the the bill H.R. 2183. General debate shall not exceed two hours. Befo...
May 20, 1998
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-545, by Mr. Linder.
May 20, 1998
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 1998 | House · vote #186 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 208–190 | 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 (open) for the consideration of H.J. Res. 119 (campaign spending limitation).
Sets forth the rule (modified open) for the consideration of H.R. 2183 (campaign financing).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 442: Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 119) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit campaign spending, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2183) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of campaigns for elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-442/
"H. Res. 442: Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 119) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit campaign spending, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2183) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of campaigns for elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-442/.
H. Res. 442, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-442/.
[H. Res. 442: Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 119) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit campaign spending, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2183) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of campaigns for elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-442/)