H. Res. 1616 is a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 115, a bill focused on amending chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, concerning "midnight rules." Here's a summary of what the resolution does:
In essence, H. Res. 1616 is a procedural rule that expedites the House's consideration of H.R. 115, a bill related to the handling of regulations issued at the end of a presidential administration.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-17 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-17 | Vote | On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 197 (Roll no. 507). (text: CR H7247) | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-17 | Vote | On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 192 (Roll no. 506). | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-17 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7251-7253) | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-17 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1616, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-17 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1616. | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-17 | Floor | Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7247-7251) | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-16 | Calendars | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 101. | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-16 | Floor | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 115 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments. | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-16 | Committee | The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-886, by Mr. Burgess. | House floor actions |