HRES 1500 110th Congress House Congress House of Representatives Legislative rules and procedure

Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Introduced: September 25, 2008 Introduced by: Welch, Peter Democratic · Vermont See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Sep 26, 2008

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

Sep 26, 2008

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 196 (Roll no. 652). (text: CR H10043)

Sep 26, 2008

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 192 (Roll no. 651). (consideration: CR H10047-10048)

Sep 26, 2008

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1500.

Sep 26, 2008

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10043-10049)

Sep 25, 2008

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 275.

Sep 25, 2008

Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Sep 25, 2008

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-883, by Mr. Welch (VT).

Sep 25, 2008

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 2

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Sep 26, 2008	House · vote #652	On Agreeing to the Resolution	Passed	222–196	See who voted →
Sep 26, 2008	House · vote #651	On Ordering the Previous Question	Passed	225–192	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Makes it in order at any time through the calendar day of September 28, 2008, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.

Requires the Speaker or her designee to consult with the Minority Leader or his designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this resolution.

What's happening now September 26, 2008

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

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