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- H.R.1205
H.R.1205: Keep Congress Working Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 13, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 13, 2019
Bill Summary
Keep Congress Working Act This bill makes it out of order in the House of Representatives or the Senate to adjourn for more than 12 hours during any lapse in appropriations for all or part of the federal government. Furthermore, in the Senate, the bill permits waiver or suspension of such prohibition, or a successful appeal of a ruling of the chair regarding such prohibition, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senate.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 13, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Feb. 13, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) |