H. Res. 270
110th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1401) to improve the security of railroads, public transportation, and over-the-road buses in the United States, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 27, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 27, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 199 (Roll no. 191).(text: CR H3089)
Mar 27, 2007
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 199 (Roll no. 190). (consideration: CR H3096-3097)
Mar 27, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 270.
Mar 27, 2007
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3089-3098)
Mar 26, 2007
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 34.
Mar 26, 2007
All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Homeland Security now printed in the bill.
Mar 26, 2007
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-74, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
Mar 26, 2007
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2007 | House · vote #191 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 223–199 | See who voted → |
| Mar 27, 2007 | House · vote #190 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 222–199 | 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. 1401 (Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 270: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1401) to improve the security of railroads, public transportation, and over-the-road buses in the United States, and for other purposes.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-270/
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