Sep 20, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 20, 2012
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 182 (Roll no. 588). (text: CR H6165)
Sep 20, 2012
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 182 (Roll no. 588).(text: CR H6165)
Sep 20, 2012
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 179 (Roll no. 587). (consideration: CR H6173-6174)
Sep 20, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 788.
Sep 20, 2012
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6165-6167, H6173-6174)
Sep 20, 2012
On question of consideration of the Resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 20, 2012
POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION - Ms. Moore stated that the provisions of H. Res. 788 violate section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and made a point of order against the consideration of the resolution. Subsequently, the Chair noted that the required threshold of identifying the specific language in question had been met, and 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?
Sep 20, 2012
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Bishop (UT) called up the resolution H. Res. 788, and asked for its immediate consideration.
Sep 19, 2012
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 162.
Sep 19, 2012
The resolution provides for consideration of both H.J.Res. 118 and H.R. 3409. H.J. Res. 118 is debatable for one hour and is closed to amendments. H.R. 3409 is debatable for one hour and specified amendments are in order. Motions to recommit are in order. The resolution also provides for approval of the Journal on specified days; appointing of Members to perform duties of the Chair; not counting of legislative days for the purposes of the War Powers Act, purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII, and the purposes of clause 7(c)(1) of rule XXII.
Sep 19, 2012
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-680, by Mr. Bishop (UT).