Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6599) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.

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• H.R. 6599Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009

  2008-09-08Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 945.

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1. 2008-07-29

   Introduced in House

2. 2008-07-29

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-800, by Ms. Castor.

3. 2008-07-29

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-800, by Ms. Castor.

4. 2008-07-29

   All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated July 30, 2008, or earlier and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.

5. 2008-07-29

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 255.

6. 2008-07-31

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7649-7656)

7. 2008-07-31

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1384.

8. 2008-07-31

   DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 1384.

9. 2008-07-31

   POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1384, the Chair put the question on adoption of ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings(WA) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption until later in the legislative day.

10. 2008-07-31

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7677-7678)

11. 2008-07-31

    On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 181 (Roll no. 549). (consideration: CR H7678)

    Roll Call #549 (House)
12. 2008-07-31

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 186 (Roll no. 550).(text: CR H7649)

    Roll Call #550 (House)
13. 2008-07-31

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 186 (Roll no. 550). (text: CR H7649)

    Roll Call #550 (House)
14. 2008-07-31

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.