H.Res. 500House111th Congress (2009-2011)Introduced

Directing the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to report to the House of Representatives on the actions the Committee has taken concerning any misconduct of Members and employees of the House in connection with activities of the PMA Group.

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

June 3, 2009 • 4:28 PM

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Introduced in House

June 3, 2009

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Mr. Hoyer submitted a privileged resolution.

June 3, 2009 • 4:01 PM

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The Clerk reported the resolution and the Chair announced that the resolution was consistent with the privileges of the House.

June 3, 2009 • 4:01 PM

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Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6124-6125; text of measure as introduced: CR H6124)

June 3, 2009 • 4:02 PM

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Mr. McGovern moved to refer to Standards of Official Conduct.

Ethics Committee

June 3, 2009 • 4:02 PM

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Floor summary: DEBATE - The Chair recognized Mr. McGovern for one hour of debate on the motion to refer.

June 3, 2009 • 4:03 PM

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The previous question on the motion was agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H6124)

June 3, 2009 • 4:05 PM

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On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 270 - 134, 17 Present (Roll no. 300).

Ethics Committee

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June 3, 2009 • 4:28 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

June 3, 2009 • 4:28 PM

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1 vote recorded • Roll call available

HOUSE

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June 3, 2009 at 4:28 PM

Motion to Refer

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Passed

270 - 134

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What members said about H.Res. 500 on the floor

3 Republicans2 Democrats

Rep. Jeff FlakeR-AZ-6 · Jun 3, 2009

Madam Speaker, I have a parliamentary inquiry. I just saw the resolution. I don't know if it actually just punts the ball until the appropriations cycle is done or if it actually requires that the…

Rep. John A. BoehnerR-OH-8 · Jun 3, 2009

Madam Speaker, I have a parliamentary inquiry. Madam Speaker, does this motion do anything other than refer this worthless piece of paper to the Ethics Committee? Further parliamentary inquiry. Does…

Rep. James P. McGovernD-MA-3 · Jun 3, 2009

Madam Speaker, I have a motion at the desk. Madam Speaker, this measure merits review in the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous…

Rep. Steny H. HoyerD-MD-5 · Jun 3, 2009

Madam Speaker, I rise to a question of the privileges of the House.

Rep. Tom PriceR-GA-6 · Jun 3, 2009

I object.

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Referred to Committee HouseIssued June 3, 2009

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 500

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 3, 2009

Mr. Hoyer submitted the following resolution

June 3, 2009

By motion of the House, referred to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct

RESOLUTION

Directing the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to report to the House of Representatives on the actions the Committee has taken concerning any misconduct of Members and employees of the House in connection with activities of the PMA Group.

Whereas there have been allegations in the media concerning the improper involvement of Members of the House of Representatives in certain activities of the PMA Group; and

Whereas according to these media accounts and the statements of those involved, the Department of Justice is conducting an investigation into such activities of the PMA Group: Now, therefore, be it

That not later than 45 days after the adoption of this resolution, the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct shall report to the House of Representatives on the actions the Committee has taken, if any, concerning any misconduct of Members and employees of the House in connection with such activities of the PMA Group.