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- H.R.5912
H.R.5912: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced June 7, 2012
- Latest Major Action Sept. 20, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (1 Democrat, 34 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal provisions providing for the use of funds from the Presidential Election Campaign Fund for presidential nominating conventions.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.
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Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 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.R. 5912.
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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 pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 95 (Roll no. 586).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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| June 7, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Cole (R-Okla.) |