United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HRES 54 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 359) to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions.

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

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  2. Died in session

This bill died with 112th 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.

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Summary

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 359) to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions.

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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 voice vote. (text: CR H475)

  3. On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 178 (Roll no. 22). (consideration: CR H481)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 54.

  5. Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H475-482)

  6. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 5.

  7. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. All points of order against provisions of the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. Each amendment so printed may be offered only by the Member who caused it to be printed or a designee and shall be considered as read. Debate on amendments under the five-minute rule shall not exceed 5 hours.

  8. The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-5, by Ms. Foxx.

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 54 do?
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 359) to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions.
Who sponsors HRES 54?
HRES 54 is sponsored by Virginia Foxx (R).
What is the current status of HRES 54?
This bill died with 112th 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 54?
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