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H.Res. 1092House116th Congress (2019-2021)Passed Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8015) to maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID-19 health emergency, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by James P. McGovernRep. James P. McGovern (D-MA)
Introduced August 22, 2020

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This House resolution sets the procedural rules for considering H.R. 8015, a bill aimed at keeping postal services prompt and reliable during the COVID‑19 emergency. It waives all points of order that would normally block the bill, allows it to be read and debated quickly, and limits debate to two hours with a single chance to send the bill back for changes.

Key Provisions

  • Waives all points of order against considering H.R. 8015, so no procedural objections can stop it.
  • Adopts an amendment in the nature of a substitute that incorporates the Rules Committee’s text as modified.
  • Limits debate on the bill (as amended) to two hours, split evenly between the chair and the ranking minority member of the Oversight and Reform Committee.
  • Allows only one motion to recommit the bill, with or without instructions.
  • Orders the bill to be considered for final passage without any other intervening motions.

Legislative Activity

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9 earlier actions
HouseFloor Latest Action

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

August 22, 2020 • 1:19 PM

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

August 22, 2020

HouseCommittee

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-480, by Mr. McGovern.

Rules Committee

August 22, 2020

HouseFloor

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8015 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

August 22, 2020 • 10:28 AM

HouseCalendars

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 90.

August 22, 2020

HouseFloor

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4256-4270)

August 22, 2020 • 10:29 AM

HouseFloor

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1092.

August 22, 2020 • 10:31 AM

HouseFloor

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 171 (Roll no. 179). (consideration: CR H4269-4270)

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August 22, 2020 • 12:37 PM

HouseFloor

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 171 (Roll no. 180).

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August 22, 2020 • 1:19 PM

HouseFloor

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 171 (Roll no. 180). (text: CR H4256-4257)

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August 22, 2020 • 1:19 PM

HouseFloor

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

August 22, 2020 • 1:19 PM

Voting History

2 votes recorded • Roll call available

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

August 22, 2020 at 1:17 PM

On Agreeing to the Resolution

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Passed

230 - 171

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

August 22, 2020 at 12:35 PM

On Ordering the Previous Question

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Passed

230 - 171

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Engrossed in HouseIssued August 22, 2020

H. RES. 1092

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

August 22, 2020

RESOLUTION

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House without intervention of any question of consideration the bill (H.R. 8015) to maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID–19 health emergency, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116–61, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

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