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Rules for Budget Bill Consideration and Congressional Work Schedule

This resolution sets the rules for the House of Representatives to consider Senate amendments to the 2022 fiscal year appropriations bill. It also establishes the House's work schedule from August 1 to September 12, 2022, affecting how legislative and calendar days are counted, which can impact the timing of other legislative considerations.
Key points
The resolution allows for swift consideration of Senate amendments to the appropriations bill, bypassing certain procedural hurdles.
It specifies that days between August 1 and September 12, 2022, will not count as calendar or legislative days for certain purposes, affecting congressional timelines.
It permits the Speaker of the House to appoint members to perform the duties of the Chair during this period.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-07-28
51%
For 216
Against 208
Abstain 0
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Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1289
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Process start date: 2022-07-27
Voting date: 2022-07-28
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 403