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HRES 1487 111th Congress House Congress House of Representatives Legislative 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, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 29, 2010 Introduced by: McGovern, James P. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
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Jun 30, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 30, 2010
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 189 (Roll no. 407). (text: CR H5212)
Jun 30, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 189 (Roll no. 407).(text: CR H5212)
Jun 30, 2010
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 182 (Roll no. 406). (consideration: CR H5221)
Jun 30, 2010
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.Res. 1487.
Jun 30, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1487.
Jun 30, 2010
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5212-5222)
Jun 29, 2010
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 207.
Jun 29, 2010
The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider the rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The resolution applies the waiver to any resolution reported from the Rules Committee through the legislative day of July 3, 2010.
Jun 29, 2010
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-516, by Mr. McGovern.
Jun 29, 2010
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 30, 2010 House · vote #407 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 237–189 See who voted →
Jun 30, 2010 House · vote #406 On Ordering the Previous Question Passed 243–182 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of the following legislation on the same day it is presented to the House: (1) a conference report to accompany H.R. 4173 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010); and (2) a measure that includes a subject matter addressed by H.R. 4213 (American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010) or any amendment pertaining to it.

Makes it in order: (1) at any time through the legislative day of July 3, 2010, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and (2) without intervention of any point of order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during July.

What's happening now June 30, 2010

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1