HRES-727 : Still Just a Bill

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-02-06FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-02-06VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 188 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H821)House floor actions
2018-02-06VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 58). (consideration: CR H833-834)House floor actions
2018-02-06FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H833-834)House floor actions
2018-02-06FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 727, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter 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
2018-02-06FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 727.House floor actions
2018-02-06FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H821-830)House floor actions
2018-02-06CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 124.House floor actions
2018-02-06FloorProviding for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1892.House floor actions
2018-02-06CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-547, by Mr. Sessions.House floor actions
2018-02-06IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Pete Sessions [R] (TX-32)
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure

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