Hearing Information
Meeting Time
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 3:00pm in H-313 The Capitol View Announcement »
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 3:00pm in H-313 The Capitol View Announcement »
COMMITTEE ACTION:
REPORTED BY RECORD VOTE of 8-3 on Wednesday, September 12, 2012.
FLOOR ACTION ON H. RES. 778:
Adopted by record vote of 232-182, after agreeing to the previous question by record vote of 235-178, on Thursday, Septembe 13, 2012.
MANAGERS: Woodall/Hastings
1. Closed rule for H.J. Res. 117.
2. Provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations.
3. Waives all points of order against consideration of the joint resolution.
4. Provides that the joint resolution shall be considered as read.
5. Waives all points of order against provisions in the joint resolution.
6. Provides one motion to recommit.
7. Closed rule for H.R. 6365.
8. Provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget.
9. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
10. Provides that the bill shall be considered as read.
11. Waives all points of order against provisions in the bill.
12. Provides one motion to recommit.
Motion by Ms. Slaughter to amend the rule to H.R. 6365 to make in order and provide the appropriate waivers for amendment #1, offered by Rep. Van Hollen (MD), #1, would replace the entire sequester for 2013 – which would cause deep cuts to important domestic priorities and defense, and even cut Medicare -- with savings from specific policies that reflect a balanced approach to deficit reduction. Would protect our most vulnerable citizens, asks those earning over $1 million per year to contribute more, eliminates Agriculture direct payments, and cuts subsidies for Big Oil. Defeated: 3–8.
Motion by Mr. McGovern to amend the rule to H.R. 6365 to report an open rules for both H.J. Res. 117 and H.R. 6365.
Motion by Mr. Sessions to report the rule. Adopted: 8-3.