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H.Res. 655House116th Congress (2019-2021)Passed Congress

Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 296) affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide.

Sponsored by James P. McGovernRep. James P. McGovern (D-MA)
Introduced October 28, 2019

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This House resolution clears procedural hurdles so the chamber can consider another resolution (H.Res. 296) that affirms the United States’ record on the Armenian Genocide. It says the resolution can be taken up without any point‑of‑order objections, will be treated as read, and the final vote will be ordered without further motions. Debate on the matter is limited to a single hour, split evenly between the majority and minority leaders of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Key Provisions

  • Allows the House to consider H.Res. 296 without any point‑of‑order objections.
  • Designates H.Res. 296 as read and orders the previous question, preventing additional motions before the vote.
  • Limits debate on H.Res. 296 to one hour, with equal speaking time controlled by the chair and the ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Legislative Activity

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HouseFloor Latest Action

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

October 29, 2019 • 2:03 PM

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

October 28, 2019

HouseCommittee

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-263, by Mr. McGovern.

Rules Committee

October 28, 2019

HouseFloor

Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 296 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered.

October 28, 2019 • 7:28 PM

HouseCalendars

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 50.

October 28, 2019

HouseFloor

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8552-8558)

October 29, 2019 • 12:40 PM

HouseFloor

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 655.

October 29, 2019 • 12:41 PM

HouseFloor

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 189 (Roll no. 587). (consideration: CR H8557)

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October 29, 2019 • 1:54 PM

HouseFloor

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 191 (Roll no. 588).(text: CR H8552)

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October 29, 2019 • 2:02 PM

HouseFloor

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 191 (Roll no. 588). (text: CR H8552)

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October 29, 2019 • 2:02 PM

HouseFloor

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

October 29, 2019 • 2:03 PM

Voting History

2 votes recorded • Roll call available

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

October 29, 2019 at 2:01 PM

On Agreeing to the Resolution

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Passed

223 - 191

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

October 29, 2019 at 1:52 PM

On Ordering the Previous Question

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Passed

224 - 189

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Engrossed in HouseIssued October 29, 2019

H. RES. 655

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

October 29, 2019

RESOLUTION

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 296) affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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