United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 712 — Recommending that the Speaker of the House of Representatives not move to proceed to the consideration of the House Resolution finding Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, in contempt of Congress pursuant to the report of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Summary

Recommends that the Speaker of the House of Representatives not move to proceed to the consideration of the resolution finding Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General of the United States, in contempt of Congress pursuant to the report of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform dated June 22, 2012 (H.Rept. 112-546). Resolves that the Committee should use its investigatory powers to intercede on behalf of the American people and return to addressing issues such as those pertaining to job creation, improvements to education, and enhancing and protecting the health of the American people.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 712 do?
Recommends that the Speaker of the House of Representatives not move to proceed to the consideration of the resolution finding Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General of the United States, in contempt of Congress pursuant to the report of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform dated June 22, 2012 (H.Rept. 112-546). Resolves that the Committee should use its investigatory powers to intercede on behalf of the American people and return to addressing issues such as those pertaining to job creation, improvements to education, and enhancing and protecting the health of the American people.
Who sponsors HRES 712?
HRES 712 is sponsored by Sheila Jackson-Lee (D).
What is the current status of HRES 712?
This bill died with 112th 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 712?
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