Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 119) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit campaign spending, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2183) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of campaigns for elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.

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• H.J.Res. 119Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit campaign spending.

  1998-06-11Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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• H.R. 2183Campaign Finance Reform bill

  1998-09-09Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 558.

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Legislative Actions

1. 1998-05-20

   Introduced in House

2. 1998-05-20

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-545, by Mr. Linder.

3. 1998-05-20

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-545, by Mr. Linder.

4. 1998-05-20

   Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 119 and H.R. 2183. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Upon the adoption of this resolution, the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for consideration of H.J. Res. 119. General debate shall be limited to one hour. After general debate the joint resolution shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule and shall be considered as read. Bill is open to amendments. At any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the the bill H.R. 2183. General debate shall not exceed two hours. Befo...

5. 1998-05-20

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 194.

6. 1998-05-21

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3722-3733)

7. 1998-05-21

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

8. 1998-05-21

   On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 190 (Roll No. 186).

   Roll Call #186 (House)