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H.RES.40: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each standing committee to hold periodic hearings on the topic of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in Government programs which that committee may authorize, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 9, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 14, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (44 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each standing committee or subcommittee to hold: (1) periodic hearings on the topic of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in government programs which that committee may authorize; (2) at least one hearing in any session to hear from federal agency representatives testimony on auditor disclaimers of audited agency...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Mr. Cardoza moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 40.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 18).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Jan. 9, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by John Tanner (D-Tenn.) |