Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 0, 12 Present ) (Roll No. 131).
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 18, 2010
Requires the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to report to the House of Representatives, with respect to the activities addressed in its report of February 26, 2010 (regarding possible connections between PMA Group campaign contributions and specific earmarks), on: (1) how many witnesses were interviewed; (2) how many, if any, subpoenas were issued in the course of their investigation; and (3) what documents were reviewed and their availability for public review.
MOTION TO REFER PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION - Mr. McGovern moved to refer the privileged resolution to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct and the Chair recognized Mr. McGovern under the 1 hour rule. Subsequently, without objection the previous question was ordered on the motion to refer. The Chair put the question on the motion to refer and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded the yeas and nays on the motion to refer. (consideration: CR H1623)
Mr. McGovern moved to refer to Standards of Official Conduct.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1622-1623; text of measure as introduced: CR H1622-1623)
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Flake rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H.Res. 1193 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule.
Referred to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
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