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H.J. Res. 73 108th Congress House

Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 20, 2003 See on congress.gov
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Oct 22, 2003
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.
Oct 21, 2003
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Oct 21, 2003
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 19 (Roll no. 568). (text: CR H9747)
Oct 21, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 21, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9775)
Oct 21, 2003
PROCEEDINGS POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 73, the Speaker announced that pursuant to clause (a) of rule XX the yeas and nays were ordered. The Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of H.J. Res. 73 until later in the legislative day.
Oct 21, 2003
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Oct 21, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 73.
Oct 21, 2003
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 73 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Oct 21, 2003
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 407. (consideration: CR H9747-9748)
Oct 21, 2003
Rule H. Res. 407 passed House.
Oct 20, 2003
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 407 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 73 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Oct 20, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Oct 20, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 21, 2003 House · vote #568 On Passage Passed 397–19 See who voted →
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 Latest action October 22, 2003

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Extends until November 7, 2003: (1) the law making continuning appropriations for FY 2004; and (2) the waiver of certain conditions under the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003 on the planning, design, or construction of a chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia

Repeals provisions of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004 authorizing the Secretary of Defense to: (1) transfer specified Army operation and maintenance funds to other activities of the Federal Government; and (2) enter into and carry out contracts for the acquisition of real property, construction, personal services, and operations related to classified projects listed in the Classified Annex accompanying such Act.

Enacts into law provisions of the following bills as passed by the House of Representatives: (1) the Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; (2) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; (3) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2004; (4) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004; (5) the Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; and (6) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004.

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