H. Res. 661
112th Congress
House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel…
Official title: Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defen… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
May 17, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 17, 2012
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 178 (Roll no. 260). (text: CR H2827)
May 17, 2012
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 182 (Roll no. 259). (consideration: CR H2844-2845; text: CR H2844)
May 17, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 661.
May 17, 2012
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2827-2845, H2845-2846)
May 17, 2012
On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
May 17, 2012
At the conclusion of debate on the Larson (CT) point of order, the Chair put the question on consideration of the resolution.
May 17, 2012
POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION - Mr. Larson (CT) made a point of order that the provisions of H. Res. 661 violate clause 9(b) of rule XXI. Under clause 9(b) of rule XXI, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration. At the conclusion of debate on the question of consideration, the Chair will put the question to wit: Will the House now consider the resolution?
May 17, 2012
The Chair recognized Mr. Bishop (UT) who by direction of the Committee on Rules called up H. Res. 661 and asked for its immediate consideration.
May 17, 2012
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 132.
May 17, 2012
The resolution provides that no further general debate shall be in order. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of Rules Committee Print 112-22.
May 17, 2012
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-485, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
May 16, 2012
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2012 | House · vote #260 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 244–178 | See who voted → |
| May 17, 2012 | House · vote #259 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 236–182 | 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. 4310 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 661: Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-661/
"H. Res. 661: Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-661/.
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