PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 53 · Passed House · Dec 1, 2023
This resolution expels Representative George Santos from the House of Representatives.
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Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] · R–MS
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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: (2/3 required): 311 - 114, 2 Present (Roll no. 691). (text: 11/30/2023 CR H6015)
House roll call 691 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 311 - 114, 2 Present (Roll no. 691). (text: 11/30/2023 CR H6015)
House roll call 691 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6062-6063)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 878, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Santos demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 878.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6015-6021)
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. D'Esposito rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. D'Esposito 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.
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
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