HRES-562 : Still Just a Bill


Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-10-11FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-10-11VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 185 (Roll no. 561). (text: CR H7930)House floor actions
2017-10-11VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 190 (Roll no. 560). (consideration: CR H7936)House floor actions
2017-10-11FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7935-7936)House floor actions
2017-10-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 562, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2017-10-11FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 562.House floor actions
2017-10-11FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7930-7935)House floor actions
2017-10-10CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 91.House floor actions
2017-10-10FloorThe resolution provides for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.House floor actions
2017-10-10CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-345, by Mr. Collins (GA).House floor actions
2017-10-10IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Doug Collins [R] (GA-9)
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • Legislative rules and procedure
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