HRES 297 · 108th Congress 2003–2005, ended

Providing for motions to suspend the rules.

Introduced Jun 25, 2003 Originated House Sponsor John Linder R-GA

Fact sheet

Latest action · Jun 26, 2003 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedJun 25, 2003
  2. Agreed to in HouseJun 26, 2003

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives, during the remainder of the 108th Congress, to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules on Wednesdays, as under rule XV (Business in Order on Special Days).

Recorded votes 1

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Roll callQuestionResultDate
House 323Passed226–203Jun 26, 2003

Cosponsors

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No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Actions 11

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  1. Jun 26, 2003Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5946-5951)
  2. Jun 26, 2003Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5973-5974)
  3. Jun 26, 2003DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 297.
  4. Jun 26, 2003Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Jun 26, 2003On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 203 (Roll no. 323). (text: CR H5946)
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