Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
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Agreed to (House)
Sep 26, 2008
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10050-10058)
Sep 26, 2008
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 203 (Roll no. 655). (text: CR H10050)
Sep 26, 2008
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 198 (Roll no. 654). (consideration: CR H10056-10057)
Sep 26, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1503.
Sep 26, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 25, 2008
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 279.
Sep 25, 2008
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-888, by Ms. Castor.
Sep 25, 2008
Introduced in House
Sep 25, 2008
Waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The rule applies the waiver to any resolution reported on the legislative day of September 26, 2008, providing for consideration or disposition of a measure making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2008 | House · vote #655 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 216–203 | See who voted → |
| Sep 26, 2008 | House · vote #654 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 222–198 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of a measure (making FY2009 supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance) on the same day it is presented to the House.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1503: Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1503/
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