United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HRES 79 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Government shutdowns are detrimental to the Nation and should not occur.

Last action — On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 163 (Roll no. 65).

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) government shutdowns cause substantial damage; (2) shutting down the government is not an acceptable tactic or strategy for resolving differences; and (3) Congress must ensure the continued, uninterrupted operations of the government and its duty to protect and promote the security of the American people.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  2. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1307-1313; text: CR H1307)

  3. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 79.

  4. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  5. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1317)

  6. Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 163 (Roll no. 65).

  7. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 163 (Roll no. 65).

  8. Introduced in House

  9. Introduced in House

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 79 do?
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) government shutdowns cause substantial damage; (2) shutting down the government is not an acceptable tactic or strategy for resolving differences; and (3) Congress must ensure the continued, uninterrupted operations of the government and its duty to protect and promote the security of the American people.
Who sponsors HRES 79?
HRES 79 is sponsored by Wexton, Jennifer (Democratic).
What is the current status of HRES 79?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 79?
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