Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1561) to consolidate the foreign affairs agencies of the United States; to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1996 and 1997; to responsibly reduce the authorizations of appropriations for United States foreign assistance programs for fiscal years 1996 and 1997, and for other purposes.

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• H.R. 1561Authorization bill FY96-97, State Department

  1996-04-30On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 234 - 188 (Roll no. 136).

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1. 1996-03-07

   Introduced in House

2. 1996-03-07

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-476, by Mr. Goss.

3. 1996-03-07

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-476, by Mr. Goss.

4. 1996-03-07

   Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1561. Upon adoption of this resolution, all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration shall be waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.

5. 1996-03-07

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 190.

6. 1996-03-12

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2075-2082)

7. 1996-03-12

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

8. 1996-03-12

   The previous question was ordered without objection.

9. 1996-03-12

   Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 180 (Roll no. 56).

   Roll Call #56 (House)
10. 1996-03-12

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 180 (Roll no. 56).

    Roll Call #56 (House)