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The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.","H8D000",{"code":28,"name":146},8,{"actionDate":140,"actionDateTime":175,"text":176,"type":143,"actionCode":171,"sourceSystem":177,"committees":3,"recordedVotes":3,"calendarNumber":3,"sequenceIndex":178,"isKeyMilestone":24},"2025-09-17T13:08:24","POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5143, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garcia (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.",{"code":28,"name":146},5,{"actionDate":140,"actionDateTime":180,"text":181,"type":143,"actionCode":165,"sourceSystem":182,"committees":3,"recordedVotes":3,"calendarNumber":3,"sequenceIndex":183,"isKeyMilestone":24},"2025-09-17T12:34:52","Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. 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