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H.RES.5: Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 6, 2009
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Bill Summary
Adopts the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 110th Congress as the Rules for the 111th Congress, with amendments. (Sec. 2) Amends Rule II (Other Officers and Officials) to require the House Inspector General to provide investigative and advisory services to the House and joint entities in a manner consistent with government-wide standards. Amends Rule X (Organization of Committee) to require the Committee on Homeland Security to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Considered as privileged matter.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 5.
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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Mr. Dreier moved to commit with instructions to a Select Committee.
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The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered without objection.
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On motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 174 - 249 (Roll No. 3).
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 181 (Roll no. 4).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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H. Res.5 provides one hour of debate each for H.R. 11 and H.R. 12. Both bills are to be considered in the House. Both H.R. 11 and H.R. 12 are considered read and are closed to amendments. After passage of both H.R. 11 and H.R. 12, the text of H.R. 12 shall be appended at the end of H.R. 11 as new matter and H.R. 12 shall be laid on the table.
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| Jan. 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) |