United States 115th Congress Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HRES 696 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Summary

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to H. Res. 696 includes specific provisions for considering the Senate amendment to bill H.R. 195, which aims to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register. It establishes that the motion to concur with the Senate amendment will be debatable for one hour and sets guidelines for who can control the debate time. Additionally, it waives a requirement for a two-thirds vote for certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and allows the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules through January 20, 2018. These changes outline the process and timeline for discussing and voting on this legislation.

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696 Reported in House (RH)] <DOC> House Calendar No.
696 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> H.
120 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
Res.
RES.
696 In the House of Representatives, U.
696 [Report No.
S., January 18, 2018.
115-520] Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R.
195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes;
waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules;
and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
_______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2018 Mr.
Cole, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R.
195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes;
waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules;
and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two- thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of January 20, 2018.
The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of January 20, 2018.
House Calendar No.
Attest:
120 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
Clerk.
RES.
696 [Report No.
115-520] _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R.
195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes;
waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules;
and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
_______________________________________________________________________ January 17, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
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Action History

  1. Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H503-512)

  2. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 696.

  3. On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 27). (consideration: CR H511)

  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 194 (Roll no. 28).(text: CR H503)

  5. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 194 (Roll no. 28). (text: CR H503)

  6. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  7. Introduced in House

  8. The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-520, by Mr. Cole.

  9. The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-520, by Mr. Cole.

  10. Provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 195 making in order a motion offered by the Chair of the Committee on Appropriations that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-55. Additionally, the rule provides that it shall be in order anytime through the legislative day of January 20, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.

  11. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 120.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 696 do?
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Who sponsors HRES 696?
HRES 696 is sponsored by Cole, Tom (Republican).
What is the current status of HRES 696?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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 696?
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