H.J. Res. 72 - Honoring Our Promise to America's Veterans Act

Bill Text

    Text of H.J. Res. 72 PDF XML

    Honoring Our Promise to America's Veterans Act  (as introduced)

Rule Information

COMMITTEE ACTION:
REPORTED BY RECORD VOTE of 9-3 on Wednesday, October 2, 2013.

FLOOR ACTION ON H. RES. 370: 
ADOPTED by record vote of 228-198, after agreeing to the previous question by record vote of 227-197, on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. 

MANAGERS: Woodall/Slaughter

1. Closed rules for H.J. Res. 70, H.J. Res. 71, H.J. Res. 72, H.J. Res. 73, and H.R. 3230.

2. Provides 30 minutes of debate on each measure equally divided and controlled by theta chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations.

3. Waives all points of order against consideration of each measure and provides that each measure shall be considered as read.

4. Waives all points of order against provisions in each measure.

5. Provides one motion to recommit each measure.

6. Section 4 of the rule provides that it shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of october 6, 2013, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules and that the Speaker or his designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.