H.Res. 639House114th Congress (2015-2017)Passed Congress

Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.

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NOTIFICATION OF FILING - Pursuant to H.Res. 639, the Chair announced that an amicus brief was filed on April 4, 2016 in the United States Supreme Court in the matter of United States v. Texas.

April 18, 2016 • 2:06 PM

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

March 14, 2016

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Rules Committee

March 14, 2016

HouseCommittee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Rules Committee

March 16, 2016

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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 3.

Rules Committee

March 16, 2016

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Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 114-457.

Rules Committee

March 16, 2016

HouseCalendars

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 96.

March 16, 2016

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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 649 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 639 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

March 16, 2016 • 5:59 PM

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Rule H. Res. 649 passed House.

March 17, 2016 • 10:51 AM

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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 649. (consideration: CR H1434-1446)

March 17, 2016 • 10:52 AM

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Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 639 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

March 17, 2016 • 10:52 AM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 639.

March 17, 2016 • 10:57 AM

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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1445)

March 17, 2016 • 12:11 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 186 (Roll no. 129).(text: CR H1434-1435)

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March 17, 2016 • 12:35 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 186 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H1434-1435)

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March 17, 2016 • 12:35 PM

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

March 17, 2016 • 12:35 PM

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NOTIFICATION OF FILING - Pursuant to H.Res. 639, the Chair announced that an amicus brief was filed on April 4, 2016 in the United States Supreme Court in the matter of United States v. Texas.

April 18, 2016 • 2:06 PM

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1 vote recorded • Roll call available

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Roll Call Available

March 17, 2016 at 12:33 PM

On Agreeing to the Resolution

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

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234 - 186

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Engrossed in HouseIssued March 17, 2016

H. RES. 639

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

March 17, 2016

RESOLUTION

That the Speaker is authorized to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States.

The Speaker shall notify the House of Representatives of a decision to file one or more briefs as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution.

The Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in connection with the filing of any brief as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose.

Clerk.