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HRES 238 103th Congress House Congress Campaign funds Congressional committees (House) Congressional ethics Congressional investigations Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation Embezzlement Government Operations and Politics Governmental investigations House of Representatives Members of Congress (House) Misconduct in office Postage stamps Postal service

Calling on the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to conduct an investigation into activity at the House Post Office to determine whether House rules were broken or whether public funds were embezzled by Members.

Introduced: August 4, 1993 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
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To President
Became law
Mar 2, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 2, 1994
On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 186 (Roll no. 37).
Mar 2, 1994
Mr. Gephardt moved to table the measure.
Mar 2, 1994
DEBATE - The Speaker declared that the resolution constituted a point of privilege and the House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Mar 2, 1994
Consideration initiated pursuant to order of Feb. 23, 1994.
Mar 2, 1994
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H968-977)
Feb 23, 1994
Mr. Istook asked unanimous consent That he be permitted to call up H. Res. 238 on Wednesday, March 2, 1994, at a time and place on that day to be determined by the Speaker if determined by the Speaker to present a question of the privileges of the House, without further notification to the House of his intention to call up that resolution pursuant to Rule IX, but that if he intends to call up a resolution on that day different in form from H. Res. 238, that he notify the House of his intention to offer the resolution, and the form of the resolution, at least one legislative day prior to offering the resolution. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 11, 1994
QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE - Mr. Istook rose to a question of the privileges of the House and, pursuant to the provisions of rule IX of the rules of the House, gave formal notice of his intention to call up House Resolution 238, or a similar resolution, in the event that H. Res. 238 cannot be called up for any reason.
Feb 11, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H506)
Feb 8, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H301, H350-352, H355-358)
Oct 21, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8334)
Oct 13, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7714)
Oct 7, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7547)
Aug 4, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Aug 4, 1993
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 3, 1994 House · vote #37 ON MOTION TO TABLE Passed 238–186 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Instructs the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to investigate allegations that the House Post Office provided cash to any Member in exchange for official vouchers, stamps purchased with official vouchers, campaign account checks, or in any other way inconsistent with the Rules of the House.

Requires the Committee to: (1) determine which Members are alleged by the former Postmaster to have engaged in improper conduct in connection with the House Post Office and whether these Members are the subjects of any current investigation by the Department of Justice; and (2) defer further inquiry into a Member's conduct if that be the case, pending conclusion of the investigation.

Requires the Committee to report to the House on its investigations and makes such report available to the public.

What's happening now March 2, 1994

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2