US HR79 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 28 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-01-30 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 163 (Roll no. 65).
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 28 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-01-30 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 163 (Roll no. 65).
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) government shutdowns cause substantial damage; (2) shutting down the government is not an acceptable tactic or strategy for resolving differences; and (3) Congress must ensure the continued, uninterrupted operations of the government and its duty to protect and promote the security of the American people.
Title
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Government shutdowns are detrimental to the Nation and should not occur.
Sponsors
| Rep. Jennifer Wexton [D-VA] |
Roll Calls
2019-01-30 - House - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended RC# 65 (Y: 249 N: 163 NV: 20 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-30 | House | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 163 (Roll no. 65). |
| 2019-01-30 | House | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1317) |
| 2019-01-30 | House | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. |
| 2019-01-30 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 79. |
| 2019-01-30 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1307-1313; text: CR H1307) |
| 2019-01-30 | House | Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. |
| 2019-01-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. |
| 2019-01-28 | House | Introduced in House |
