HRES-851 : Still Just a Bill

This resolution finds Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a congressional subpoena. The resolution further requires the Speaker of the House to certify the matter for prosecution and to take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-12-14FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-12-14VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 208 (Roll no. 447). (text: CR H7785)House floor actions
2021-12-14FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7814-7815)House floor actions
2021-12-14FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 851, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Banks demanded the yeas and nays and further proceedings on agreeing to the resoltuion were postponed until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2021-12-14FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2021-12-14FloorDEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 851.House floor actions
2021-12-14FloorDEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 851.House floor actions
2021-12-14FloorWORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. After review, the Chair ruled that the words were not violation of the spirit of debate.House floor actions
2021-12-14FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 851.House floor actions
2021-12-14FloorPrevious question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Providing for consideration relating to a resolution to accompany House Report 117-216.House floor actions
2021-12-14FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 848. (consideration: CR H7667-7794)House floor actions
2021-12-14FloorBy direction of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, Mr. Thompson (MS) called up H. Res. 851 and asked for its immediate consideration.House floor actions
2021-12-14IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
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Policy Area :

Congress
See Subjects
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Civil disturbances
  • Congressional committees
  • Congressional operations and organization
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crimes against property
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • House of Representatives
  • Protest and dissent
  • Subversive activities
  • Terrorism
  • U.S. Capitol
  • Violent crime

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