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An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to add language to the bill stipulating that all amounts in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund after the date of the enactment of the legislation shall be transferred by the Secretary to the general fund of Treasury only if used to reduce the deficit.
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The Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 3.
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H.R. 359:
to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions
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The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 359.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 54 and Rule XVIII.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 359 with 1 hour 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 open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. All points of order against provisions of the bill are waived.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 54.
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H. Res. 54:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 359) to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 178 (Roll no. 22).
