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Congressional Research Service
Version 53 · Passed House · Jan 3, 2019
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 6 (adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress), H.R. 21 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019), and H.J.Res. 1 (FY2019 Department of Homeland Security appropriations).
People & committees
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D–MA
Legislative record
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 194 (Roll no. 6). (text: CR H8)
House roll call 6 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 194 (Roll no. 6).(text: CR H8)
House roll call 6 · Individual votesOn motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 232 (Roll no. 5).
House roll call 5 · Individual votesThe previous question on the motion to commit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Mr. Cole moved to commit with instructions. (text: CR H16)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 197 (Roll no. 4). (consideration: CR H15-16)
House roll call 4 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 5.
On motion to table the motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 197 (Roll no. 3).
House roll call 3 · Individual votesMr. McGovern moved to table the motion to refer
Mr. Brady moved to refer to a select committee.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8-17)
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Introduced in House
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