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H.Res.1371 / 118th Congress

Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris's, failure to secure the United States border.

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

Official summary

Version 53 · Passed House · Jul 25, 2024

This resolution condemns the Biden Administration’s border policies.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] · R–NY

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
  • Homeland Security Committee
32 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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

  2. On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 196 (Roll no. 400). (text: CR H4919-4920)

    House roll call 400 · Individual votes
  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 196 (Roll no. 400). (text: CR H4919-4920)

    House roll call 400 · Individual votes
  4. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1371.

  6. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 1371. The resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 1371 under a closed rule.

  7. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1376. (consideration: CR H4919-4930)

  8. Rule H. Res. 1376 passed House.

  9. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1376 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 1371. The resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 1371 under a closed rule.

  10. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  11. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  12. Introduced in House

  13. Introduced in House

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