Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.

Summary

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) denounces certain actions taken during the vote on H.R. 1 (Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003); (2) rejects the practice of holding votes open beyond a reasonable time for the sole purpose of circumventing the will of the House; and (3) directs the Speaker to take such steps as necessary to prevent any further abuse.

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Timeline

1. 8 December 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 December 2003

   Vote

   On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 182 (Roll no. 677).

   Source: Floor

3. 8 December 2003

   Floor

   Mrs. Johnson (CT) moved to table the measure.

   Source: Floor

4. 8 December 2003

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 474.

   Source: Floor

5. 8 December 2003

   Floor

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H12846-12854; text of measure as introduced: CR H12846)

   Source: Floor

6. 8 December 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Laid on Table in House · 8 December 2003 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Laid on Table in House (text)

  Laid on Table in House · EN · 8 December 2003

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• Laid on Table in House (PDF)

  Laid on Table in House · EN · 8 December 2003

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 December 2003

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Sponsors

• Nancy Pelosi · D · Sponsor

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