HRES-767 : Still Just a Bill


Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 755) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-12-18FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-12-18VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 197 (Roll no. 694). (text: CR H12115)House floor actions
2019-12-18VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 197 (Roll no. 693). (consideration: CR H12129-12130)House floor actions
2019-12-18FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 767.House floor actions
2019-12-18FloorPOINT OF ORDER - Mr. Scalise rose to raise a point of order against H.Res. 767 on the ground that the report accompanying the resolution fails to specify the waiver of a particular point of order, and is thus in violation of clause 6(g) of rule 13. The Chair advised the gentleman that he was not stating a proper point of order.House floor actions
2019-12-18FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H12115-12130)House floor actions
2019-12-17CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.House floor actions
2019-12-17FloorThe question of adoption of the resolution, as amended shall be divided between the two articles. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted After adoption of H. Res. 755, it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House a resolution appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial if offered by the chair of the Committee on the Judiciary or his designee.House floor actions
2019-12-17CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-355, by Mr. McGovern.House floor actions
2019-12-17IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

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

Congress
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