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- H.RES.1039
H.RES.1039: Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 12, 2008
- Latest Major Action March 12, 2008
- See the fifty-four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Declares that the House: (1) denounces any violations of House rules by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Members of the Democratic leadership in the strongest terms possible; (2) rejects the practices of holding votes open beyond a reasonable period of time for the sole purpose of circumventing the will of the House; and (3) directs the Speaker to take such steps as necessary to prevent any further abuse. Vacates the votes on ordering the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Considered as privileged matter.
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Mr. McGovern moved to table the resolution.
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On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 193 (Roll no. 125).
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| March 12, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) |