HRES-1071 : Still Just a Bill

Recognizes that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise, and diminishes the voting power, of U.S. citizens.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-09-26FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-09-26VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 279 - 72, 69 Present (Roll no. 406). (text: CR H9047)House floor actions
2018-09-26FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9057-9058)House floor actions
2018-09-26FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1071, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2018-09-26FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2018-09-26FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1071.House floor actions
2018-09-26FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 6157 and H. Res. 1071.House floor actions
2018-09-26FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1077. (consideration: CR H9047-9052)House floor actions
2018-09-26FloorRule H. Res. 1077 passed House.House floor actions
2018-09-25FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1077 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6157 and H. Res. 1071.House floor actions
2018-09-20IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2018-09-20IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
  • Voting rights

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