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H.Res. 591House116th Congress (2019-2021)Passed Congress

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 54) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.

Sponsored by Joseph D. MorelleRep. Joseph D. Morelle (D-NY)
Introduced September 25, 2019

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This House resolution clears the way for the House to consider Joint Resolution S.J. Res. 54, which addresses a national emergency the President declared on February 15, 2019. It removes procedural obstacles and sets a brief, controlled debate period, allowing the joint resolution to be debated and voted on quickly.

Key Provisions

  • Waives all points of order that would normally block the House from considering the joint resolution.
  • Treats the joint resolution as if it has already been read, so members can move straight to debate.
  • Waives points of order against any provisions within the joint resolution.
  • Limits debate to one hour, split evenly between the chair and the ranking minority member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
  • Allows only one motion to commit the resolution to a committee, after which it can be passed without further intervening motions.

Legislative Activity

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11 earlier actions
HouseFloor Latest Action

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

September 26, 2019 • 4:53 PM

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

September 25, 2019

HouseCommittee

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-218, by Mr. Morelle.

Rules Committee

September 25, 2019

HouseFloor

Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 54 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

September 25, 2019 • 6:45 PM

HouseCalendars

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 44.

September 25, 2019

HouseFloor

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7999-8005)

September 26, 2019 • 12:21 PM

HouseFloor

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 591.

September 26, 2019 • 12:23 PM

HouseFloor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 591, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

September 26, 2019 • 1:05 PM

HouseFloor

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8037-8038)

September 26, 2019 • 4:00 PM

HouseFloor

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 187 (Roll no. 549). (consideration: CR H8005, H8037-8038)

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September 26, 2019 • 4:45 PM

HouseFloor

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 186 (Roll no. 550).(text: CR H7999)

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September 26, 2019 • 4:53 PM

HouseFloor

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 186 (Roll no. 550). (text: CR H7999)

View vote Passed

September 26, 2019 • 4:53 PM

HouseFloor

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

September 26, 2019 • 4:53 PM

Voting History

2 votes recorded • Roll call available

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

September 26, 2019 at 4:52 PM

On Agreeing to the Resolution

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Passed

229 - 186

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

September 26, 2019 at 4:43 PM

On Ordering the Previous Question

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Passed

230 - 187

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Engrossed in HouseIssued September 26, 2019

H. RES. 591

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

September 26, 2019

RESOLUTION

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 54) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and (2) one motion to commit.

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