US Congress House Resolution 747 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on July 31 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-08-01 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 6169) to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform; providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 8) to extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from August 3, 2012, through September 7, 2012; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 6169) to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform; providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 8) to extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from August 3, 2012, through September 7, 2012; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Sen. Tim Scott [R-SC]

2012-08-01 - House - On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended (Y: 240 N: 184 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-08-01 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 238 N: 186 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-08-01 - House - On Ordering the Previous Question (Y: 240 N: 183 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-08-01 - House - On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended (Y: 240 N: 184 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-08-01 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 238 N: 186 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-08-01 - House - On Ordering the Previous Question (Y: 240 N: 183 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2012-08-01	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2012-08-01	House	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 184 (Roll no. 542). (text: CR H5538-5539)
2012-08-01	House	H.AMDT.1472 On agreeing to the Scott (SC) amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 186 (Roll no. 541). (consideration: CR H5550-5551)
2012-08-01	House	H.AMDT.1472 On ordering the previous question on the amendment (A001) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 183 (Roll no. 540). (consideration: CR H5550)
2012-08-01	House	H.AMDT.1472 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Scott (SC). (consideration: CR H5549; text: CR H5549)Amendment adds a new section to the resolution directing the Clerk to add the text of H.R. 6169, as passed by the House, to the end of H.R. 8 as new matter before transmitting H.R. 8 to the Senate.
2012-08-01	House	DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 747.
2012-08-01	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 747.
2012-08-01	House	Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5538-5552)
2012-07-31	House	Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 155.
2012-07-31	House	H.R. 6169 is accorded 3 hours of general debate and H.R. 8 is accorded 1 hour of general debate. For H.R. 6169, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part A of the report is in order and shall be debatable for 20 minutes. For H.R. 8, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part B is made in order and shall be debatable for 20 minutes. Section 3 provides that on any legislative day from August 3, 2012 through September 7, 2012: (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; (b) the Chair may adjourn the House to meet at a date and time within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution; and (c) bills and resolutions introduced shall be numbered, listed in the Congressional Record, and when printed shall bear the date of introduction, but may be referred at a later time. Section 4 authorizes the Speaker to appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 as thoug
2012-07-31	House	The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-641, by Mr. Scott (SC).

HB8 (Related) 2013-01-02 - Became Public Law No: 112-240.
HB6169 (Related) 2012-08-02 - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 747, H.R. 6169 is laid on the table.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/747/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres747/BILLS-112hres747rh.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres747/BILLS-112hres747eh.pdf
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012540
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012541
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012542