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- H.RES.689
H.RES.689: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to ensure that Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner have a reasonable amount of time to read legislation that will be voted upon, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 29, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 29, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Adds Rule XXIX (Time to Read Legislation Before Voting) to the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit consideration by the House of legislation between the chambers unless: (1) the text of the measure and its related accompanying comparative print has been available to all Members and their staffs in both printed and electronic format for at least three legislative days; and (2) any manager's amendment or other amendment which makes...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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| July 29, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Posey (R-Fla.) |