United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HRES 747 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 6169) to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform; providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 8) to extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from August 3, 2012, through September 7, 2012; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

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. 6169) to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform; providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 8) to extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from August 3, 2012, through September 7, 2012; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

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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: 240 - 184 (Roll no. 542). (text: CR H5538-5539)

  3. H.AMDT.1472 On agreeing to the Scott (SC) amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 186 (Roll no. 541). (consideration: CR H5550-5551)

  4. H.AMDT.1472 On ordering the previous question on the amendment (A001) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 183 (Roll no. 540). (consideration: CR H5550)

  5. H.AMDT.1472 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Scott (SC). (consideration: CR H5549; text: CR H5549)Amendment adds a new section to the resolution directing the Clerk to add the text of H.R. 6169, as passed by the House, to the end of H.R. 8 as new matter before transmitting H.R. 8 to the Senate.

  6. DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 747.

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 747.

  8. Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5538-5552)

  9. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 155.

  10. H.R. 6169 is accorded 3 hours of general debate and H.R. 8 is accorded 1 hour of general debate. For H.R. 6169, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part A of the report is in order and shall be debatable for 20 minutes. For H.R. 8, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part B is made in order and shall be debatable for 20 minutes. Section 3 provides that on any legislative day from August 3, 2012 through September 7, 2012: (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; (b) the Chair may adjourn the House to meet at a date and time within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution; and (c) bills and resolutions introduced shall be numbered, listed in the Congressional Record, and when printed shall bear the date of introduction, but may be referred at a later time. Section 4 authorizes the Speaker to appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 as thoug

  11. The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-641, by Mr. Scott (SC).

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 747 do?
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 6169) to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform; providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 8) to extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from August 3, 2012, through September 7, 2012; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Who sponsors HRES 747?
HRES 747 is sponsored by Tim Scott (R).
What is the current status of HRES 747?
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 747?
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