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H.Res.1148 / 116th Congress

Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

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

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 24, 2020

This resolution directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to (1) remove any item that names, symbolizes, or mentions any political organization or party that has ever held a public position that supported slavery or the Confederacy, from any area within the House wing of the Capitol or any House office building; and (2) donate any such item or symbol to the Library of Congress.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] · R–TX

Committees

  • Committee on House Administration
6 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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

  2. On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 176 (Roll no. 207).

    House roll call 207 · Individual votes
  3. Mr. Clyburn moved to table the measure.

  4. Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5035-5036; text: CR H5035-5036)

  5. QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Gohmert rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a resolution. The Clerk reported the text of the resolution and the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.

  6. NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Gohmert notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.

  7. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

  8. Introduced in House

  9. Introduced in House

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