HRES-859 : Still Just a Bill


Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5620) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-09-13FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2016-09-13VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 169 (Roll no. 499). (text: CR H5357)House floor actions
2016-09-13VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 170 (Roll no. 498). (consideration: CR H5362-5363)House floor actions
2016-09-13FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 859.House floor actions
2016-09-13FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5357-5364)House floor actions
2016-09-12CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 142.House floor actions
2016-09-12FloorThe rule makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee report.House floor actions
2016-09-12CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-742, by Mr. Collins (GA).House floor actions
2016-09-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Doug Collins [R] (GA-9)
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Congress
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