A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to restrict amendments to general appropriation bills, to restrict consideration of supplemental appropriation bills, and to prohibit consideration in the House of continuing resolutions.

Summary

Amends rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the inclusion in any general appropriation bill or amendment thereto of any provision which imposes any limitation not contained in existing law. Prohibits the consideration by the House of any joint resolution providing continuing appropriations for Federal departments and agencies. Restricts the consideration of supplemental appropriation bills.

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Timeline

1. 21 February 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 February 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 February 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Rules.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 February 1978

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Sponsors

• Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
• · hsru00 · Standing

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