H. Res. 840
112th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for…
Official title: Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Dec 20, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 20, 2012
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 642). (text: CR H7365)
Dec 20, 2012
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 186 (Roll no. 641). (consideration: CR H7383)
Dec 20, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7383-7384)
Dec 20, 2012
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 840, Mr. Bishop (UT) moved the previous question and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays which were ordered, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
Dec 20, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 840.
Dec 20, 2012
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7364-7374)
Dec 19, 2012
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 169.
Dec 19, 2012
The resolution waives all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration. The resolution provides that the conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit if applicable.
Dec 19, 2012
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-707, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
Dec 19, 2012
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2012 | House · vote #642 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 243–177 | See who voted → |
| Dec 20, 2012 | House · vote #641 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 233–186 | 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 conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 840: Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-840/
"H. Res. 840: Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-840/.
H. Res. 840, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-840/.
[H. Res. 840: Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-840/)