Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a two-thirds vote to adopt a rule disallowing germane amendments to a bill or resolution.

Summary

Amends rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a two-thirds vote to adopt any rule or order reported by the Committee on Rules providing for the consideration of legislation that limits the rights of Members to offer germane amendments if the legislation would otherwise be subject to amendment under House rules.

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Timeline

1. 24 May 1994

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1047)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 May 1994

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 May 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 May 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 24 May 1994 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 May 1994

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 May 1994

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 May 1994

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Sponsors

• Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] · R · Sponsor
• · hsru00 · Standing

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