H.Res. 747 (112th): Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6169) to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from August 3, 2012, through September 7, 2012; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Introduced:
Jul 31, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Tim Scott [R-SC1]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on August 1, 2012. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Jul 31, 2012
Reported by Committee Jul 31, 2012
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Aug 01, 2012
Votes

On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 747 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6169) Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Aug 01, 2012 2:04 p.m.
Passed 240/183

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H RES 747
Aug 01, 2012 2:11 p.m.
Agreed to 238/186

House Vote on Passage
Aug 01, 2012 2:20 p.m.
Passed 240/184

Cosponsors
none
Committees

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Last updated Aug 01, 2012.
5 pages

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7/31/2012--Introduced.
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6169) to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from August 3, 2012, through September 7, 2012; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

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