HRES 296 105th Congress House

Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.

Introduced: October 30, 1997 Introduced by: Waters, Maxine Democratic · California See on congress.gov

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Congressional investigationsCongressional privileges and immunitiesContested electionsHouse Oversight

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Agreed to (House)

Oct 30, 1997

On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 196, 3 Present (Roll no. 564). (consideration: CR H9778-9779)

Oct 30, 1997

Mr. Solomon moved to table the measure.

Oct 30, 1997

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9778-9779)

Oct 30, 1997

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Oct 30, 1997	House · vote #564	On Motion to Table	Passed	214–196	See who voted →

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Latest action October 30, 1997

On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 196, 3 Present (Roll no. 564). (consideration: CR H9778-9779)

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Declares that unless the Committee on House Oversight has sooner reported a recommendation for its final disposition, the contest in the 46th District of California is dismissed upon the expiration of October 31, 1997.

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