H. Res. 540
112th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of…
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Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposes.
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Agreed to (House)
Feb 8, 2012
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 175 (Roll no. 44). (text: CR H593)
Feb 8, 2012
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 184 (Roll no. 43). (consideration: CR H601)
Feb 8, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 540.
Feb 8, 2012
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H593-602)
Feb 8, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 7, 2012
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
Feb 7, 2012
The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill and amendment in the nature of a substitute. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee print 112-12. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of February 9, 2012, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1(c) of rule XV, relating to a measure addressing securities trading based on nonpublic information.
Feb 7, 2012
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-389, by Mr. Woodall.
Feb 7, 2012
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2012 | House · vote #44 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 238–175 | See who voted → |
| Feb 8, 2012 | House · vote #43 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 240–184 | 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 the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 540: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposes.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-540/
"H. Res. 540: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposes.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-540/.
H. Res. 540, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-540/.
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