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Nov 02, 1999

H.Res. 353 - Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules

COMMITTEE ACTION: REPORTED BY VOICE VOTE on Tuesday, November 2, 1999.
FLOOR ACTION: ADOPTED BY THE YEAS AND NAYS 222-200-1
on Wednesday, November 3, 1999.
MANAGERS: DREIER/MOAKLEY 
106th Congress 
1st Session
H.RES. 353
[Report No. 106-438]

H.Res. 353 - Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules

 

 

1. Provides that suspensions will be in order at any time on or before the legislative day of Wednesday, November 10, 1999.

2. Provides that the object of any motion to suspend the rules shall be announced from the floor at least two hours prior to its consideration.

3. Provides that the Speaker or his designee will consult with the Minority Leader or his designee on any suspension considered under this resolution.

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RESOLUTION

 

 

Resolved, That it shall be in order at any time on or before the legislative day of Wednesday, November 10, 1999, for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules, provided that the object of any such motion is announced from the floor at least two hours before the motion is offered. In scheduling the consideration of legislation under this authority, the Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or his designee.