Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 204). (text: CR H2529)

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 204).(text: CR H2529)

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 191 (Roll no. 203). (consideration: CR H2534-2535)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 233.

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2529-2536)

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 29.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1431 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-64, by Mr. Newhouse.