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Mr. Neal (MA) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Neal stated that the provisions of the motion to recommit violate clause 10 of Rule XXI in that they increase the deficit over the requisite period. Sustained by the Chair.
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
Mr. McCrery moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4351.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4351 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 861.
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H.R. 1585:
to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes
12/12/07 4:54 PM
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 370 - 49 (Roll no. 1151).
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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H.R. 4299:
to extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 303 - 116 (Roll no. 1150).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 110-477 as unfinished business.
12/12/07 4:38 PM
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 173 - 246 (Roll no. 1149).
12/12/07 4:15 PM
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12/12/07 4:04 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bachus motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with following amendment striking sections 6 through 10.
Mr. Bachus moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.
