Availability of Legislative Measures in the House of Representatives (The “72Hour Rule”)

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Availability of Legislative Measures in the House of Representatives (The “72Hour Rule”)

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HRES 797114th Congress
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Jun 23, 2016 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Availability of Legislative Measures in the House of Representatives (The “72Hour Rule”)

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