HRES-61 : Still Just a Bill


This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 648 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019) and H.J.Res 31 (FY2019 Department of Homeland Security appropriations).

The resolution makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of February 1, 2019, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.

In addition, the resolution waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of January 30, 2019, on the same day it is presented to the House, relating to a measure making or continuing appropriations for FY2019.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-01-23FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-01-23VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 190 (Roll no. 47). (text: CR H1012-1013)House floor actions
2019-01-23FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1023)House floor actions
2019-01-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 61, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-01-23FloorThe previous question was ordered without objection.House floor actions
2019-01-23FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 61.House floor actions
2019-01-23FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1012-1022)House floor actions
2019-01-22CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 4.House floor actions
2019-01-22FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 648 and H.J. Res. 31 under closed rules with one hour of debate for each measure. Rule provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of February 1, 2019House floor actions
2019-01-22CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-4, by Mr. Morelle.House floor actions
2019-01-22IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Joseph D. Morelle [D] (NY-25)
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Congress
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