HRES-819 : Still Just a Bill

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4992) to codify regulations relating to transfers of funds involving Iran, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5119) to prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds available to any Federal department or agency for any fiscal year to purchase or issue a license for the purchase of heavy water produced in Iran; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5631) to hold Iran accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and other threatening activities and for its human rights abuses.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-07-12FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2016-07-12VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 172 (Roll no. 409). (text: CR H4678-4679)House floor actions
2016-07-12VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 174 (Roll no. 408).House floor actions
2016-07-12FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4688-4689)House floor actions
2016-07-12FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 819, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2016-07-12FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 819.House floor actions
2016-07-12FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4678-4682)House floor actions
2016-07-11CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 134.House floor actions
2016-07-11FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 4992, H.R. 5119 and H.R. 5631 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.House floor actions
2016-07-11CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-682, by Mr. Byrne.House floor actions
2016-07-11IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure

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