Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5856) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes…
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Jun 29, 2012
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 176 (Roll no. 444). (text: CR H4609)
Jun 29, 2012
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 717, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced
Jun 29, 2012
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4614)
Jun 29, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 717.
Jun 29, 2012
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4609-4614)
Jun 29, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 29, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4615-4616)
Jun 28, 2012
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 142.
Jun 28, 2012
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-558, by Mr. Webster.
Jun 28, 2012
The resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 5856 and H.R. 6020, under an open rule. The resolution provides 1 hour of general debate equally divided and controlled for both bills. The resolution provides that the bills shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule, with one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Additionally, the resolution provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 4348, with 1 hour of debate and one motion to recommit, if applicable.
Jun 28, 2012
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2012 | House · vote #444 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 244–176 | See who voted → |
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Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5856) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6020) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4348) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 717: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5856) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6020) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4348) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-717/
"H. Res. 717: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5856) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6020) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4348) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-717/.
H. Res. 717, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-717/.
[H. Res. 717: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5856) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6020) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4348) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-717/)