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Version 53 · Passed House · Feb 7, 2023
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of
H.R. 185 (nullifies an order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that restricts the entry of noncitizens who are not immigrants into the United States by air travel unless they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or otherwise attest that they will take public health measures to prevent the spread of the disease),
H.J. Res. 24 (nullifies an act of the District of Columbia Council that allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections), and
H.J. Res. 26 (nullifies an act of the District of Columbia Council that makes a variety of changes to the district's criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifying sentencing guidelines and penalties, and expanding the right to a jury trial for certain misdemeanor crimes).
People & committees
Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] · R–NY
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 208 (Roll no. 109). (text: CR H720)
House roll call 109 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 208 (Roll no. 109). (text: CR H720)
House roll call 109 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 208 (Roll no. 108).
House roll call 108 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 97.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H720-728)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 3.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 185, H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 26 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-3, by Mr. Langworthy.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-3, by Mr. Langworthy.
Introduced in House
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