Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

Introduced in House

The House Committee on The Budget reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-276, by Mr. Nussle.

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 542 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4241 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 560. (consideration: CR H10545-10645; text of measure as reported in House: CR H10545-10617)

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4241 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Sec. 2. During consideration of H.R. 4241 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. Sec. 3. After passage of H.R. 4241, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table S. 1932 and to consider the Senate bill in the House. All points of order against the Senate bill and against its consideration are waived. It shall be in order to move to strike all after the enacting clause of the Senate bill and to insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 4241 as passed by the House. All

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 215 (Roll no. 601).(text: CR 11/17/2005 H10545-10617)