H.RES.708: Relating to the consideration of House Report 112-546 and an accompanying resolution, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 706) authorizing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to initiate or intervene in judicial proceed

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  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced June 27, 2012
  • Latest Major Action June 28, 2012

Bill Summary

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Rept. 112-546, and an accompanying resolution, concerning compliance by Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General of the United States, with subpoenas related to investigation by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform into the Department of Justice (DOJ) operation known as "Fast and Furious." Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 706, authorizing the Committee to initiate or intervene...

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Bill Actions

Date Description
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-553, by Mr. Nugent.
The resolution provides for consideration of the resolution accompanying H. Rept. 112-546, under a closed rule. The resolution provides 50 minutes of debate on the resolution equally divided and controlled. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the resolution accompanying the report and the resolution shall be considered as read. The resolution provides for one motion to refer, if offered by Representative Dingell of Michigan, debatable for 10 minutes. The resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 706.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 141.
Considered as privileged matter.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 708.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 173 (Roll no. 437).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 27, 2012

Introduced in the House by Richard Nugent (R-Fla.)

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