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- H.RES.718
H.RES.718: Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 29, 2012
- Latest Major Action June 29, 2012
- See the sixty-four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Disapproves of the behavior of the chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for: (1) interfering with ongoing criminal investigations; (2) insisting on a personal attack against the Attorney General; and (3) calling him a liar on national television without corroborating evidence, thereby bringing discredit to the integrity of the House.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Ms. Jackson Lee rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a privileged resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution qualified.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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Mr. Webster moved to table the measure.
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On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 259 - 161 (Roll no. 443).
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| June 29, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |