H.Res. 247 (106^th): Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2415) to enhance security of United States missions and personnel overseas, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2000, and for other purposes.

This resolution sets the rules for debate for another bill, such as limiting who can submit an amendment and setting floor debate time.

Introduced:

Jul 14, 1999
106^th Congress, 1999–2000

Status:

Agreed To (Simple Resolution) on Jul 16, 1999

This simple resolution was agreed to on July 16, 1999. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Sponsor:

Lincoln Diaz-Balart

Representative for Florida's 21st congressional district

Republican

Text:

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Last Updated: Jul 17, 1999
Length: 4 pages

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History

Jul 14, 1999		Introduced This is the first step in the legislative process.
Jul 14, 1999		Reported by Committee A committee has issued a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee. Read Text »
Jul 16, 1999		Agreed To The resolution was passed in a vote in the House. A simple resolution is not voted on in the other chamber and does not have the force of law. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made.
Jul 17, 1999		Text Published Updated bill text was published as of Passed the House (Engrossed). Read Text » See Changes »

This page is about a resolution in the United States Congress. A simple resolution is used for matters that affect just one chamber of Congress, often to change the rules of the chamber to set the manner of debate for a related bill. It must be agreed to in the chamber in which it was introduced. It is not voted on in the other chamber and does not have the force of law.

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H.Res. 247 (106th): Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2415) to enhance security of United States missions and personnel overseas, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2000, and for other purposes.

About the resolution

History

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H.Res. 247 (106^th): Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2415) to enhance security of United States missions and personnel overseas, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2000, and for other purposes.