HRES-798 : Still Just a Bill


This resolution (1) appoints Representatives Schiff, Nadler, Lofgren, Jeffries, Demings, Crow, and Garcia of Texas as managers to conduct the impeachment trial against the President; (2) requires the Senate to be informed of the appointment; and (3) authorizes the managers to exhibit the articles of impeachment to the Senate and take other necessary actions.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-01-15IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2020-01-15FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-01-15VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 18). (text: CR H252)House floor actions
2020-01-15FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2020-01-15FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on H. Res. 798.House floor actions
2020-01-15FloorRule provides for consideration of H. Res. 755 with 6 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Bill is closed to amendments. The 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
2020-01-15FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 767. (consideration: CR H252-258)House floor actions
2020-01-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jerrold Nadler [D] (NY-10)
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