Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1757) to consolidate international affairs agencies, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1758) to ensure that the enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) proceeds in a manner consistent with the United States interests, to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia, to preserve the prerogatives of the Congress with respect to certain arms control agreements, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

3 June 1997

Last action

4 June 1997 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary

Sets forth the rule (open) for the consideration of H.R. 1757 (Department of State and related agencies authorization). Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of H.R. 1758 (North Atlantic Treaty Organization enlargement). Directs the Clerk of the House, in the engrossment of H.R. 1757, to await the disposition of H.R. 1758, add its text at the end of H.R. 1757, and make appropriate conforming changes.

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Timeline

3 June 1997
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1757 and H.R. 1758. Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1757 in the Committee of the Whole, and consideration of H.R. 1758 in the House. The rule provides for the consideration of H. R. 1757 under an open rule and for consideration of H.R. 1758 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. After engrossment of H.R. 1758, the Clerk shall await disposition of H.R. 1758 and add the text of the latter bill as a new matter at the end of H.R. 1757. H.R. 1758 shall then be considered as having been laid on the table. A motion to recomit with or without instructions shall be in order regarding H.R. 1757. A motion to recommit shall be in order regarding H.R. 1758.
Source: Floor
3 June 1997
Reported
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-115, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.
Source: Committee
3 June 1997
Reported
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-115, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.
Source: Committee
3 June 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 June 1997
Calendars
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 40.
Source: Calendars
4 June 1997
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
4 June 1997
Vote
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 200 (Roll no. 158).
Source: Floor
4 June 1997
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 200 (Roll no. 158).
Source: Floor
4 June 1997
Vote
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 204 (Roll no. 157).
Source: Floor
4 June 1997
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Source: Floor
4 June 1997
Floor
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3281-3291)
Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Related records

related to ← European Security Act of 1997
related to ← Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1997

Sources

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/159
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hres/159
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