United States 111th Congress Status: Died

HRES 1559 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5822) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes 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 bill (H.B. 5822) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

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Action History

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

  2. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 178 (Roll no. 476). (text: CR H6206)

  3. The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6213)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1559.

  5. Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6206-6214)

  6. On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

  7. At the conclusion of debate on the Flake point of order, the Chair put the question on consideration of the resolution.

  8. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION - Mr. Flake stated that the provisions of H.Res. 1559 violate section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 by imposing an unfunded mandate and made a point of order against the consideration of the resolution. Subsequently, the Chair noted that the required threshold of identifying the specific language in question had been met, and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration. At the conclusion of debate on the question of consideration, the Chair will put the question to wit: Will the House now consider the resolution?

  9. By direction of the Committee on Rules, Ms. Pingree called up the resolution, H.Res. 1559, and asked for its immediate consideration.

  10. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 226.

  11. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. The bill shall be considered as read through page 63, line 4. After consideration of the bill for amendment, the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their designees each may offer one pro forma amendment to the bill for the purpose of debate, which shall be controlled by the proponent. It shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of August 1, 2010, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.

  12. The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-570, by Ms. Pingree (ME).

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 1559 do?
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5822) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
What is the current status of HRES 1559?
This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 1559?
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