Directing the release of certain materials relating to the inquiry of the operation of the Bank of the Sergeant-at-Arms pursuant to House Resolution 236 in a manner consistent with enforcement of…
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Official title: Directing the release of certain materials relating to the inquiry of the operation of the Bank of the Sergeant-at-Arms pursuant to House Resolution 236 in a manner consistent with enforcement of criminal law and procedure, respect for the Constitutional structure of government and the individual rights assured to all citizens, and the expectation of the public that the legal process will be impartial and fair.
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 1992 | House · vote #91 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | 131–284 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Directs the House of Representatives to comply with the subpoenas issued in connection with the preliminary inquiry by Special Counsel Malcolm Wilkey into possible violations of criminal law arising out of the operations of the former House Bank, in a manner consistent with: (1) enforcement of criminal law and procedure; (2) respect for the constitutional structure of government and the individual rights assured to all citizens; and (3) the expectation of the public that the legal process will be impartial and fair.
Requires the Sergeant at Arms to collect the 41 rolls of microfilm sought by the subpoena and to reproduce them in documentary form.
Requires the Sergeant at Arms to obtain a determination from the U.S. District Court of the enforceability of such subpoena (including its materiality and relevance) to notify the House upon receipt of such determination, and to comply with the subpoena consistent with the Court's determination.
Declares that the House relies upon the assurances of the special counsel to take necessary steps to provide full protection for the confidentiality of such records.
States that it is the will of the House to maintain such communication and cooperation with the special counsel as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges and rights of the House and its Members.
- Introduced in House Formatted Text
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 440: Directing the release of certain materials relating to the inquiry of the operation of the Bank of the Sergeant-at-Arms pursuant to House Resolution 236 in a manner consistent with enforcement of criminal law and procedure, respect for the Constitutional structure of government and the individual rights assured to all citizens, and the expectation of the public that the legal process will be impartial and fair.. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HRES-440/
"H. Res. 440: Directing the release of certain materials relating to the inquiry of the operation of the Bank of the Sergeant-at-Arms pursuant to House Resolution 236 in a manner consistent with enforcement of criminal law and procedure, respect for the Constitutional structure of government and the individual rights assured to all citizens, and the expectation of the public that the legal process will be impartial and fair.." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HRES-440/.
H. Res. 440, 102nd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HRES-440/.
[H. Res. 440: Directing the release of certain materials relating to the inquiry of the operation of the Bank of the Sergeant-at-Arms pursuant to House Resolution 236 in a manner consistent with enforcement of criminal law and procedure, respect for the Constitutional structure of government and the individual rights assured to all citizens, and the expectation of the public that the legal process will be impartial and fair.](https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HRES-440/)