HRES 873
110th Congress
House
Congress
Economics and Public Finance
Energy
House rules and procedure
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Introduced: December 13, 2007
Introduced by:
McGovern, James P.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Dec 17, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 17, 2007
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 185 (Roll no. 1166). (text: CR H15508)
Dec 17, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 185 (Roll no. 1166).(text: CR H15508)
Dec 17, 2007
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 183 (Roll no. 1165). (consideration: CR H15512, H15514-15515)
Dec 17, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H15514-15516)
Dec 17, 2007
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 873, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
Dec 17, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 873.
Dec 17, 2007
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H15508-15512)
Dec 13, 2007
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 171.
Dec 13, 2007
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-493, by Mr. McGovern.
Dec 13, 2007
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2007 | House · vote #1166 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 212–185 | See who voted → |
| Dec 18, 2007 | House · vote #1165 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 215–183 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of the following Senate amendments on the same day they are presented to the House: (1) the Senate amendment to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008); and (2) the Senate amendments to H.R. 6 (Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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