HRES-1244 : Still Just a Bill

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3884) to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-12-03FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-12-03VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 160 (Roll no. 231). (text: CR H6061)House floor actions
2020-12-03VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 160 (Roll no. 230). (consideration: CR H6134-6135)House floor actions
2020-12-03FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6134-6136)House floor actions
2020-12-03FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1244, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2020-12-03FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1244.House floor actions
2020-12-03FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6061-6068)House floor actions
2020-12-02CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 98.House floor actions
2020-12-02FloorThe resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116-67, modified by the amendment printed in the Rules Committee report, shall be considered as adopted.House floor actions
2020-12-02CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-607, by Mr. McGovern.House floor actions
2020-12-02IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

James P. McGovern [D] (MA-2)
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • House of Representatives

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