Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2202) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve deterrence of illegal immigration to the United States by increasing border patrol and investigative personnel, by increasing penalties for alien smuggling and for document fraud, by reforming exclusion and deportation law and procedures, by improving the verification system for eligibility for employment, and through other measures, to reform the legal immigration system and facilitate legal entries into the United States, and for other purposes.

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• H.R. 2202Immigration Reform bill

  1996-09-26Cloture motion on the conference report presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S11451)

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1. 1996-09-24

   Introduced in House

2. 1996-09-24

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-829, by Mr. Dreier.

3. 1996-09-24

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-829, by Mr. Dreier.

4. 1996-09-24

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 281.

5. 1996-09-24

   Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2202. Waiving all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration.

6. 1996-09-25

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11071-11079)

7. 1996-09-25

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

8. 1996-09-25

   The previous question was ordered without objection.

9. 1996-09-25

   Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 165 (Roll no. 430).

   Roll Call #430 (House)
10. 1996-09-25

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 165 (Roll no. 430).

    Roll Call #430 (House)
11. 1996-09-25