PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 982, H. Res. 979 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H962; text as passed House: CR H962)
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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Feb 14, 2008
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Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to certify to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia the report of the Committee on the Judiciary detailing the refusal of: (1) former White House Counsel Harriet Miers to appear or testify before, or to produce documents to, the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law; as directed by subpoena; and (2) White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten to produce documents, as also directed by subpoena.
Provides that Ms. Miers and Mr. Bolten be proceeded against (for contempt of Congress).
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Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] · D–MI
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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 982, H. Res. 979 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H962; text as passed House: CR H962)
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 982, H. Res. 979 is considered passed House.(consideration: CR H962; text as passed House: CR H962)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 982 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 979 and H. Res. 980. Upon the adoption of H.Res. 982, H.Res. 979 and H.Res. 980 are hereby adopted.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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