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Legislative Activity
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Legislative Day of May 15, 2012
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:31 P.M. - | The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 16, 2012. |
| 9:31 P.M. - | On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 9:31 P.M. - | Ms. Edwards moved that the House do now adjourn. |
| 8:24 P.M. - | SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches. |
| 8:23 P.M. - | Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 656. |
| View the full Floor Proceedings from the Clerk of the House | |
Most Recent Votes
| Roll | Date | Bill | Result | Title/Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 249 | 05-10 | H R 5326 | Passed | Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes |
| 248 | 05-10 | H R 5326 | Failed | Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes |
| 247 | 05-10 | H R 5652 | Passed | To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2013 |
| 246 | 05-10 | H R 5652 | Failed | To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2013 |
| 245 | 05-10 | H RES 648 | Passed | Providing for consideration of H.R. 5652 to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2013 |
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