H. Res. 1318
110th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5811) to amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and…
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Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5811) to amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and reports relating to Presidential records, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Jul 9, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 9, 2008
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 475). (text: CR H6238)
Jul 9, 2008
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 474). (consideration: CR H6293-6294)
Jul 9, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6293-6294)
Jul 9, 2008
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1318, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Welch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1318 until later in the legislative day.
Jul 9, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1318.
Jul 9, 2008
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6238-6243)
Jul 8, 2008
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 246.
Jul 8, 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.
Jul 8, 2008
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-745, by Mr. Welch (VT).
Jul 8, 2008
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2008 | House · vote #475 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 229–193 | See who voted → |
| Jul 9, 2008 | House · vote #474 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 228–193 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5811) to amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and reports relating to Presidential records.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1318: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5811) to amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and reports relating to Presidential records, and for other purposes.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1318/
"H. Res. 1318: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5811) to amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and reports relating to Presidential records, and for other purposes.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1318/.
H. Res. 1318, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1318/.
[H. Res. 1318: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5811) to amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and reports relating to Presidential records, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1318/)