Oct 15, 2002
Notice of Action: H.J. Res. 123 - Making Further Continuing Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2003;
H. Res. 586 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee
Tuesday, October 15, 2002
6:00 P.M.
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| H. Res. 585 | Appropriations | H.J. Res. 123 - Making Further Continuing Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2003 |
The Committee granted, by voice vote, a closed rule providing one hour of debate in the House equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the joint resolution. The rule provides one motion to recommit. Finally, the rule provides that House Resolutions 550, 551, and 577 are laid on the table.
| H. Res. 586 | Rules | H. Res. 586 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee |
The Committee granted, by voice vote, a resolution waiving clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The resolution applies the waiver to any special rule reported on the legislative day of Wednesday, October 16, 2002, providing for the consideration or disposition of a joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003.
