HRES-172 : Still Just a Bill

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, and strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-03-06FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-03-06VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 192 (Roll no. 107). (text: CR H2379-2380)House floor actions
2019-03-06VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 191 (Roll no. 106). (consideration: CR H2387-2388)House floor actions
2019-03-06FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 172.House floor actions
2019-03-06FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2379-2388)House floor actions
2019-03-05CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 11.House floor actions
2019-03-05FloorThe resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116-7, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of the resolution is considered as adopted. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of March 8, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.House floor actions
2019-03-05CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-16, by Ms. Scanlon.House floor actions
2019-03-05IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
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Policy Area :

Congress
See Subjects
  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure

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