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        <text>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 163 (Roll no. 360).</text>
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        <text>Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4468-4469)</text>
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        <text>At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.</text>
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        <text>DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4855.</text>
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        <text>Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4463-4466; text of measure as introduced: CR H4463-4464)</text>
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        <text>Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.</text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Work-Life Balance Award Act - Establishes in the Department of Labor an annual Work-Life Balance Award for employers that have developed and implemented work-life balance policies.</p> <p>Establishes a Work-Life Balance Advisory Board to develop criteria to determine recipients of the Award.</p>]]></text>
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      <text>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 163 (Roll no. 360).</text>
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