Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2746) to amend title VI of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to give parents with low-incomes the opportunity to choose the appropriate school for their children and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to amend titles VI and X of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve and expand charter schools.

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• H.Res. 280Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1270) to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.

  1997-10-31Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, H. Res. 280 is laid on the table. (consideration: CR H9814-9832)

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• H.R. 2746HELP Scholarships bill

  1997-11-07Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

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• H.R. 2616Charter Schools bill

  1998-10-22Became Public Law No: 105-278.

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Legislative Actions

1. 1997-10-29

   Introduced in House

2. 1997-10-29

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-357, by Mrs. Myrick.

3. 1997-10-29

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-357, by Mrs. Myrick.

4. 1997-10-29

   Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2746 and H.R. 2616.

5. 1997-10-29

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 122.

6. 1997-10-31

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9814-9832)

7. 1997-10-31

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

8. 1997-10-31

   DEBATE - The House resumed debate.

9. 1997-10-31

   On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 195 (Roll no. 566).

   Roll Call #566 (House)
10. 1997-10-31

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 198 (Roll no. 567).

    Roll Call #567 (House)
11. 1997-10-31

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 198 (Roll no. 567).