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- H.RES.1771
H.RES.1771: Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Dec. 16, 2010
- Latest Major Action Dec. 21, 2010
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Waives specified requirements of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of December 24, 2010, on the same day they are presented to the House. Makes it in order at any time through such date for the Speaker of the House to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-684, by Mr. McGovern.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 255.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1771.
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 151 (Roll no. 657).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 16, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) |