H. Res. 297
108th Congress
House
Providing for motions to suspend the rules.
Congress
House rules and procedure
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Agreed to (House)
Jun 26, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 26, 2003
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 203 (Roll no. 323). (text: CR H5946)
Jun 26, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5973-5974)
Jun 26, 2003
POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 297, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
Jun 26, 2003
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Jun 26, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 297.
Jun 26, 2003
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5946-5951)
Jun 26, 2003
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
Jun 26, 2003
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-179, by Mr. Linder.
Jun 25, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2003 | House · vote #323 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 226–203 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives, during the remainder of the 108th Congress, to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules on Wednesdays, as under rule XV (Business in Order on Special Days).
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