H. Res. 540
109th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1751) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members, and for other purposes.
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Agreed to (House)
Nov 9, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 9, 2005
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 412 - 0 (Roll no. 579). (text: CR H10053)
Nov 9, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10057-10058)
Nov 9, 2005
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 540, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gingrey demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
Nov 9, 2005
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10056)
Nov 9, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 540.
Nov 9, 2005
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10053-10056)
Nov 8, 2005
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 114.
Nov 8, 2005
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1751 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Specified amendments are in order.
Nov 8, 2005
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-279, by Mr. Gingrey.
Nov 8, 2005
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2005 | House · vote #579 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 412–0 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1751) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 540: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1751) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members, and for other purposes.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-540/
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