To protect the creditworthiness of the United States and avoid default of the United States Government.

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1. 1996-02-01

   Introduced in House

2. 1996-02-01

   Introduced in House

3. 1996-02-01

   Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

4. 1996-02-01

   Consideration initiated question of privileges of the House.

5. 1996-02-01

   Members were recognized to speak on whether the resolution constituted a question of privilege.

6. 1996-02-01

   The Chair announced that the resolution did not constitute a question of the privilege.

7. 1996-02-01

   Mr. Volkmer moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair.

8. 1996-02-01

   Mr. Solomon moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair.

9. 1996-02-01

   Motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair tabled.

10. 1996-02-01

    On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 187 (Roll No. 26).

    Roll Call #26 (House)
11. 1996-02-01

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