United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 718 — Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Last action — On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 259 - 161 (Roll no. 443). (consideration: CR H4615)

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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

Disapproves of the behavior of the chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for: (1) interfering with ongoing criminal investigations; (2) insisting on a personal attack against the Attorney General; and (3) calling him a liar on national television without corroborating evidence, thereby bringing discredit to the integrity of the House.

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Action History

  1. On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 259 - 161 (Roll no. 443). (consideration: CR H4615)

  2. Mr. Webster moved to table the measure.

  3. Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4614-4615; text of measure as introduced: CR H4614-4615)

  4. A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Ms. Jackson Lee rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a privileged resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution qualified.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 718 do?
Disapproves of the behavior of the chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for: (1) interfering with ongoing criminal investigations; (2) insisting on a personal attack against the Attorney General; and (3) calling him a liar on national television without corroborating evidence, thereby bringing discredit to the integrity of the House.
Who sponsors HRES 718?
HRES 718 is sponsored by Sheila Jackson-Lee (D).
What is the current status of HRES 718?
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 718?
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