H. Res. 247
108th Congress
House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1588) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel…
Official title: Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1588) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 for military activities of the Department of Defen… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1588) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 22, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2003
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 199, 2 Present (Roll no. 208). (text: CR H4542)
May 22, 2003
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 1 Present (Roll no. 207).
May 22, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 247.
May 22, 2003
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4542-4556)
May 21, 2003
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 46.
May 21, 2003
Rule provides for further consideration of the bill. Makes in order only those amendments printed in House Report 108-122 and amendments en bloc described in section 2 of the resolution. Each amendment printed in the report shall be debatable for 10 minutes (unless otherwise specified in the report). Authorizes the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the report,or germane modifications thereto, which shall be considered as read (exceptthat modifications shall be reported), and shall be debatable for 20 minutes.
May 21, 2003
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-122, by Mrs. Myrick.
May 21, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2003 | House · vote #208 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 222–199 | See who voted → |
| May 22, 2003 | House · vote #207 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 224–198 | 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. 1588 (FY 2004 Department of Defense authorization).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 247: Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1588) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-247/
"H. Res. 247: Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1588) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-247/.
H. Res. 247, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-247/.
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