H.Res. 591 · 109th Congress
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
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Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) denounces the culture of corruption exhibited by the Republican Leadership and the ongoing resort to illegitimate actions taken to pass legislation like the Prescription Drug bill under false pretenses; (2) rejects the practice of improperly holding votes open beyond a reasonable period of time for the sole…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Dec 8, 2005
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) denounces the culture of corruption exhibited by the Republican Leadership and the ongoing resort to illegitimate actions taken to pass legislation like the Prescription Drug bill under false pretenses; (2) rejects the practice of improperly holding votes open beyond a reasonable period of time for the sole purpose of circumventing the will of the House; and (3) directs the Speaker to take such steps as necessary to prevent any further abuse.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Latest action (Dec 8, 2005): On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 188 (Roll no. 622).
Policy area: Congress · Origin: House · Introduced: Dec 8, 2005
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Latest vote · House · Dec 8, 2005
Setting aside (motion to table) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: J. Dennis Hastert