United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 I cosponsors

HRES 537 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 1734) to decrease the deficit by realigning, consolidating, selling, disposing, and improving the efficiency of Federal buildings and other civilian real property, and for other purposes.

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Summary

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 1734) to decrease the deficit by realigning, consolidating, selling, disposing, and improving the efficiency of Federal buildings and other civilian real property.

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Action History

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

  2. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 155 (Roll no. 34). (text: CR H486)

  3. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H488-489)

  4. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 537, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Webster demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.

  5. The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H488)

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 537.

  7. Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H485-488)

  8. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 109.

  9. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-11 shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived.

  10. The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-385, by Mr. Webster.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 537 do?
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 1734) to decrease the deficit by realigning, consolidating, selling, disposing, and improving the efficiency of Federal buildings and other civilian real property.
Who sponsors HRES 537?
HRES 537 is sponsored by Daniel Webster (Whig).
What is the current status of HRES 537?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 537?
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