A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1934) to clarify the congressional intent concerning, and to codify, certain requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 that ensure that broadcasters afford reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on issues of public importance.

Summary

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1934 (Fairness Doctrine).

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Timeline

1. 28 May 1987

   Calendars

   Placed on House Calendar No: 29.

   Source: Calendars

2. 28 May 1987

   Reported

   House Committee on Rules Reported an Original Measure. Report No: 100-113.

   Source: Committee

3. 28 May 1987

   Reported

   House Committee on Rules Reported an Original Measure. Report No: 100-113.

   Source: Committee

4. 28 May 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 3 June 1987

   Vote

   Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 397 - 0 (Record Vote No: 162).

   Source: Floor

6. 3 June 1987

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 397 - 0 (Record Vote No: 162).

   Source: Floor

7. 3 June 1987

   Floor

   Called up by House as Privileged Matter.

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 May 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] · D · Sponsor
• · hsru00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1987