H. Res. 850
109th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5252) to promote the deployment of broadband networks and services.
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Agreed to (House)
Jun 8, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8, 2006
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 151 (Roll no. 237).
Jun 8, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3550-3551)
Jun 8, 2006
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of H. Res. 850 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
Jun 8, 2006
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3518)
Jun 8, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 850.
Jun 8, 2006
Considered by motion. (consideration: CR H3506-3518)
Jun 8, 2006
On motion to consider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 166 (Roll no. 235).
Jun 8, 2006
POINT OF ORDER - Ms. Baldwin raised a point of order against consideration of H. Res. 850 by stating that the measure violated Section 426 of the Budget Act in that it included an unfunded mandate. The Chair stated that the threshold required under the rule for identifying the unfunded mandate had been met and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate which will be followed by putting the question on consideration of H. Res. 850.
Jun 8, 2006
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. moved to consider.
Jun 7, 2006
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 189.
Jun 7, 2006
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5252 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Jun 7, 2006
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-491, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
Jun 7, 2006
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2006 | House · vote #237 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 262–151 | See who voted → |
| Jun 8, 2006 | House · vote #235 | On Consideration of the Resolution | Passed | 254–166 | 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 consideration of H.R. 5252 (Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 850: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5252) to promote the deployment of broadband networks and services.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-850/
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