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- H.RES.676
H.RES.676: Providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 22, 2014
- Latest Major Action July 30, 2014
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When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
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| Aug. 3, 2014 | 5th |
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in one or more civil actions, on behalf of the House, in a federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek any appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, the head of any department or agency, or any other executive...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 30, 2014 |
Vote in the HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 201 (Roll no. 468). (text: CR H7087) |
| July 30, 2014 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7099)
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| July 30, 2014 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 676.
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| July 30, 2014 |
The resolution provides for consideration of both H. Res. 676 and H.R. 935 in the House. Both measures are debatable for one hour.
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| July 30, 2014 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 694. (consideration: CR H7087-7099)
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| July 29, 2014 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 694 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of both H. Res. 676 and H.R. 935 in the House. Both measures are debatable for one hour.
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| July 28, 2014 |
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 129.
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| July 28, 2014 |
Committee on House Administration discharged. |
| July 28, 2014 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 113-561, Part I.
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| July 22, 2014 |
Referred to House Administration
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| July 22, 2014 |
Referred to House Rules
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| July 22, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Sessions (R-Texas) |