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- H.RES.744
H.RES.744: Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 15, 2009
- Latest Major Action Sept. 15, 2009
- See the forty-five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Declares that the House of Representatives disapproves of the behavior of the Representative from South Carolina, Mr. Wilson, during the joint session of Congress held on September 9, 2009.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Hoyer rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H.Res. 744 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule. The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 744.
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On ordering the previous question Agreed to by voice vote.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179, 5 Present (Roll no. 699).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 15, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) |