HRES 1277
110th Congress
House
Congress
Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes.
Introduced: June 17, 2008
Introduced by:
McGovern, James P.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Became law
Jun 19, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 19, 2008
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 424). (text: CR H5587)
Jun 19, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 424).(text: CR H5587)
Jun 19, 2008
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 197 (Roll no. 423). (consideration: CR H5591-5592, H5593; text CR H5591-5592)
Jun 19, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5593-5594)
Jun 19, 2008
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1277, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1277 and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1277 until later in the legislative day.
Jun 19, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1277.
Jun 19, 2008
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5586-5592)
Jun 17, 2008
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 237.
Jun 17, 2008
All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
Jun 17, 2008
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-718, by Mr. McGovern.
Jun 17, 2008
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2008 | House · vote #424 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 230–194 | See who voted → |
| Jun 19, 2008 | House · vote #423 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 222–197 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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