PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 9, 2015
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives to: (1) remove any state flag containing any portion of the Confederate battle flag, other than a flag displayed by the office of a Member of the House, from any area within the House wing of the Capitol or any House office building; and (2) donate any such flag to the Library of Congress.
People & committees
Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-12] · D–CA
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 176 (Roll No. 426).
House roll call 426 · Individual votesThe previous question on the motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 185 (Roll No. 425). (consideration: CR H4975)
House roll call 425 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the McCarthy motion to refer H.Res. 355 to the Committee on House Administration.
Mr. McCarthy moved to refer to House Administration. (consideration: CR H4975)
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4974-4976; text of measure as introduced: CR H4975)
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced in House
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