House Procedure: Setting Rules for Fentanyl Bill Debate
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This resolution is a procedural step that allows the House of Representatives to begin official debate on a bill regarding how the government regulates fentanyl-related substances.
- It sets specific rules for the discussion, including a one-hour time limit for debate that is split evenly between supporters and opponents of the bill.
- This action is a routine part of the lawmaking process; it does not change any laws itself but is required before the House can vote on the actual fentanyl legislation.
- The resolution also outlines which specific changes or amendments can be proposed and voted on during the upcoming debate.
Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 31). (text: CR H469)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 31). (text: CR H469)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 30). (consideration: CR H482)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H482-483)
Vote Results
2 votesOn Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
Sponsor
Data Sources
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