HRES-233 : Still Just a Bill

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1620) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1603) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1868) to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-16FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-03-16VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 204 (Roll no. 79). (text: CR H1393-1394)House floor actions
2021-03-16VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 200 (Roll no. 78).House floor actions
2021-03-16FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1404-1406)House floor actions
2021-03-16FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 233, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Fischbach demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until at time to be announced.House floor actions
2021-03-16FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 233.House floor actions
2021-03-16FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1393-1404)House floor actions
2021-03-16CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 11.House floor actions
2021-03-16FloorThe resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.House floor actions
2021-03-16CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-12, by Mrs. Torres (CA).House floor actions
2021-03-16IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure

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