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- H.RES.354
H.RES.354: Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 31, 1996
- Latest Major Action Feb. 1, 1996
- See the twenty-one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives to keep the House in session until it considers a clean bill regarding the debt ceiling to avoid default of the full faith and credit of the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Consideration initiated as a question of the privileges of the House.
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The Chair announced that the number of Members recognized to speak on whether the resolution constituted a question of the privileges of the House would be limited to four, equally divided.
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Members were recognized to speak on whether the resolution constituted a question of the privilege.
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The Chair announced that the resolution did not constitute a question of the privilege.
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Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX) moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair.
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Mr. Solomon moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair
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On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 181 (Roll no. 27).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Jan. 31, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |