United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 196 — Supporting the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to counsel.

Last action — On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 11/12/2013 H6975)

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Summary

Expresses support for: (1) the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution, the right to counsel; and (2) strategies to improve the criminal justice system to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel. Urges states to work to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel.

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Action History

  1. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 11/12/2013 H6975)

  2. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7034)

  3. At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Holding objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 196.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6975-6977)

  6. Mr. Holding moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 71.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-260.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 196 do?
Expresses support for: (1) the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution, the right to counsel; and (2) strategies to improve the criminal justice system to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel. Urges states to work to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel.
Who sponsors HRES 196?
HRES 196 is sponsored by Theodore Deutch (D).
What is the current status of HRES 196?
This bill died with 113th 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 196?
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