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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 1424.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1424 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1014.
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H. Con. Res. 286:
expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 98).
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H.R. 4774:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10250 John Saunders Road in San Antonio, Texas, as the "Cyndi Taylor Krier Post Office Building".
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 97).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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H. Res. 1014:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1424) to amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 198 (Roll no. 96).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 195 (Roll no. 95).
