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HRES 308 106th Congress House Congress Agriculture and Food House rules and procedure

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2559) to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to strengthen the safety net for agricultural producers by providing greater access to more affordable risk management tools and improved protection from production and income loss, to improve the efficiency and integrity of the Federal crop insurance program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 28, 1999 Introduced by: Sessions, Pete Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Sep 29, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 29, 1999
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 1 (Roll no. 458).
Sep 29, 1999
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 1 (Roll no. 458).
Sep 29, 1999
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Sep 29, 1999
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8973-8977)
Sep 29, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 308.
Sep 28, 1999
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 119.
Sep 28, 1999
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-346, by Mr. Sessions.
Sep 28, 1999
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2559 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Makes in order the Committee on Agriculture amendment in the nature of a substitute as an original bill for the purpose of amendment, modified by the amendments printed in H.Rept. 106-346. Measure will be read by title. Specified amendments are in order. Makes in order only those amendments preprinted in the Congressional Record.
Sep 28, 1999
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 29, 1999 House · vote #458 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 422–1 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Sets forth the rule (modified open) for the consideration of H.R. 2559 (agricultural risk protection).
What's happening now September 29, 1999

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

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