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H.RES.238: Calling on the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to conduct an investigation into activity at the House Post Office to determine whether House rules were broken or whether public funds were embezzled by Members.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Aug. 4, 1993
- Latest Major Action March 2, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
67 (2 Democrats, 65 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Instructs the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to investigate allegations that the House Post Office provided cash to any Member in exchange for official vouchers, stamps purchased with official vouchers, campaign account checks, or in any other way inconsistent with the Rules of the House. Requires the Committee to: (1) determine which Members are alleged by the former Postmaster to have engaged in improper conduct in connection...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE - Mr. Istook rose to a question of the privileges of the House and, pursuant to the provisions of rule IX of the rules of the House, gave formal notice of his intention to call up House Resolution 238, or a similar resolution, in the event that H. Res. 238 cannot be called up for any reason.
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Mr. Istook asked unanimous consent That he be permitted to call up H. Res. 238 on Wednesday, March 2, 1994, at a time and place on that day to be determined by the Speaker if determined by the Speaker to present a question of the privileges of the House, without further notification to the House of his intention to call up that resolution pursuant to Rule IX, but that if he intends to call up a resolution on that day different in form from H. Res. 238, that he notify the House of his intention to offer the resolution, and the form of the resolution, at least one legislative day prior to offering the resolution. Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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Consideration initiated pursuant to order of Feb. 23, 1994.
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DEBATE - The Speaker declared that the resolution constituted a point of privilege and the House proceeded with one hour of debate.
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Mr. Gephardt moved to table the measure.
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On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 186 (Roll no. 37).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Aug. 4, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Ernest J. Istook (R-Okla.) |