Bills in the 110th Congress
H.RES. 1434
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6842) to require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism.
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Sponsor
Jim McGovern
D-MA 3rd
Sep 16, 2008: Passed House
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Actions
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September 16, 2008 4:48 PM EDT |
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 183 (Roll no. 597). (text: CR H8168) |
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September 16, 2008 4:48 PM EDT |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
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September 16, 2008 4:48 PM EDT |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8168) |
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September 16, 2008 4:38 PM EDT |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8179-8180) Show Debate Speakers |
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September 16, 2008 3:59 PM EDT |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1434, the Chair put the question on adoption of ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Session demanded the yeas and nays, and further proceedings on the question of adoption were postponed until later in the legislative day. (consideration: CR H8179-8180) |
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September 16, 2008 2:51 PM EDT |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1434. Show Debate Speakers |
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September 16, 2008 2:51 PM EDT |
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8168-8178) |
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September 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT |
All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. |
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September 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT |
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-852 , by Mr. McGovern. |
| September 15, 2008 | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 264. |
| September 15, 2008 | The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-852, by Mr. McGovern. |