HRES-700 : Still Just a Bill

Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of September 5, 2014, providing for consideration or disposition of a measure relating to the ongoing humanitarian crisis on the U.S. southern border, border security, and related immigration law, on the same day it is presented to the House.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2014-08-01FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2014-08-01VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 190 (Roll no. 475). (text: CR H7191)House floor actions
2014-08-01VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 184 (Roll no. 474). (consideration: CR H7203-7204)House floor actions
2014-08-01FloorDEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 700.House floor actions
2014-08-01FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 700.House floor actions
2014-08-01FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7191-7204)House floor actions
2014-07-31CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 134.House floor actions
2014-07-31FloorRule waives the reqirement for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported through September 5, 2014 providing for consideration or disposition of measures relating to the ongoing humanitarian crisis on the U.S. southern border, border security, and related immigration law. The rule also makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of September 5, 2014, for hte Speaker to entertain motions tht athe House suspend the rules on measures addressing the ongoing humanitarianHouse floor actions
2014-07-31CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-570, by Mr. Cole.House floor actions
2014-07-31IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure

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