(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)
Amends Federal law to increase the statutory limit on the public debt from $7.384 trillion to $8.184 trillion.
Became Public Law No: 108-24.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Held at the desk.
Rule H. Res. 856 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 856. (consideration: CR H9975-9987)
Rule provides for consideration of S. 2986 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. The resolution provides for one motion to commit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2986.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on S. 2986.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H9985)
Mr. Stenholm moved to commit with instructions to Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H9985-9986; text: CR H9985)
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Stenholm motion to commit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment providing that the provisions of the bill shall not apply after April 15, 2005.
The previous question on the motion to commit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9986)
Enacted as Public Law 108-415
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On motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 218 (Roll no. 535).
Roll Call #535 (House)Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 208 - 204 (Roll no. 536).
Roll Call #536 (House)On passage Passed by recorded vote: 208 - 204 (Roll no. 536).
Roll Call #536 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 108-415.
Became Public Law No: 108-415.