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H.RES.124: Expressing opposition to banning service in the Armed Forces by openly transgender individuals.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 28, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
217 (216 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - March 28, 2019
- Introduced in House - Feb. 11, 2019
Bill Summary
This resolution (1) strongly opposes President Trump's ban on transgender members of the Armed Forces, (2) rejects the scientific and medical claims upon which it is based, and (3) strongly urges the Department of Defense to not reinstate the ban and to maintain an inclusive policy allowing qualified transgender Americans to enlist and serve in the Armed Forces.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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March 28, 2019 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 185, 1 Present (Roll no. 135). (text: CR H2891)
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March 28, 2019 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 252. (consideration: CR H2891-2899)
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March 28, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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March 28, 2019 |
Vote in the HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 185, 1 Present (Roll no. 135). |
March 28, 2019 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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March 28, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 124.
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March 28, 2019 |
The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 7 and H.Res. 124.
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March 28, 2019 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 252.
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March 27, 2019 |
Rule H. Res. 252 passed House.
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March 25, 2019 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 252 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 7 and H.Res. 124.
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Feb. 12, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Feb. 11, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Feb. 11, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-Mass.) |