United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HRES 679 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 436) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5882) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, 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. 436) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5882) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013.

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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 recorded vote: 241 - 173 (Roll no. 359). (text: CR H3589-3590)

  3. On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179 (Roll no. 358). (consideration: CR H3598-3599)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 679.

  5. Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3589-3599, H3600-3601)

  6. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 136.

  7. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 436 and H.R. 5882. Debate on H.R. 436 will continue for not to exceed 90 minutes, equally divided and controlled. H.R. 436 is closed to amendments. General debate on H.R. 5882 will continue for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. Specified amendments to H.R. 5882 are in order.

  8. The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-518, by Mr. Scott (SC).

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 679 do?
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 436) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5882) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013.
Who sponsors HRES 679?
HRES 679 is sponsored by Tim Scott (R).
What is the current status of HRES 679?
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 679?
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