Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 159) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxes.

Summary

Sets forth the modified closed rule for the consideration of H.J. Res. 159 (Constitutional Amendment requiring a two-thirds vote of each House of the Congress to increase taxes).

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Timeline

1. 29 March 1996

   Calendars

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 204.

   Source: Calendars

2. 29 March 1996

   Floor

   Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 159 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration in the House. A specified amendment is in order. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.J. Res. 169 shall be considered as having been adopted. One motion to amend shall be in order, if offered by the Minority Leader or his designee, debatable for one hour.

   Source: Floor

3. 29 March 1996

   Reported

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-513, by Mr. McInnis.

   Source: Committee

4. 29 March 1996

   Reported

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-513, by Mr. McInnis.

   Source: Committee

5. 29 March 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 15 April 1996

   Floor

   Mr. Skaggs moved to reconsider the vote.

   Source: Floor

7. 15 April 1996

   Vote

   On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 162 (Roll no. 113).

   Source: Floor

8. 15 April 1996

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 162 (Roll no. 113).

   Source: Floor

9. 15 April 1996

   Vote

   On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 169 (Roll no. 112).

   Source: ResolvingDifferences

10. 15 April 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. McInnis moved to table the motion to reconsider

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

11. 15 April 1996

    Vote

    On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 168 (Roll no. 111).

    Source: Floor

12. 15 April 1996

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

    Source: Floor

13. 15 April 1996

    Floor

    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3256-3269)

    Source: Floor

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Engrossed in House · 15 April 1996 · Download file
• Reported in House · 29 March 1996 · Download file

Documents

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 15 April 1996

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 15 April 1996

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Sponsors

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