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- H.RES.1148
H.RES.1148: Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 24, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 29, 2020
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 24, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to (1) remove any item that names, symbolizes, or mentions any political organization or party that has ever held a public position that supported slavery or the Confederacy, from any area within the House wing of the Capitol or any House office building; and (2) donate any such item or symbol to the Library of Congress.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 29, 2020 |
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5035-5036; text: CR H5035-5036)
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| Sept. 29, 2020 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 29, 2020 |
On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 176 (Roll no. 207).
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| Sept. 29, 2020 |
Mr. Clyburn moved to table the measure.
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| Sept. 29, 2020 |
Considered as privileged matter.
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| Sept. 29, 2020 |
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Gohmert rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a resolution. The Clerk reported the text of the resolution and the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
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| Sept. 24, 2020 |
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Gohmert notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
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| Sept. 24, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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| Sept. 24, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) |