HRES-591 : Still Just a Bill

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 54) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-09-26FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-09-26VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 186 (Roll no. 550). (text: CR H7999)House floor actions
2019-09-26VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 187 (Roll no. 549). (consideration: CR H8005, H8037-8038)House floor actions
2019-09-26FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8037-8038)House floor actions
2019-09-26FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 591, 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 until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-09-26FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 591.House floor actions
2019-09-26FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7999-8005)House floor actions
2019-09-25CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 44.House floor actions
2019-09-25FloorRule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 54 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.House floor actions
2019-09-25CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-218, by Mr. Morelle.House floor actions
2019-09-25IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure

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