H. Res. 1434
110th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6842) to require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of…
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6842) to require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as nece… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6842) to require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism.
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Agreed to (House)
Sep 16, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8168)
Sep 16, 2008
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 183 (Roll no. 597). (text: CR H8168)
Sep 16, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8179-8180)
Sep 16, 2008
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8168)
Sep 16, 2008
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1434, the Chair put the question on adoption of ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Session demanded the yeas and nays, and further proceedings on the question of adoption were postponed until later in the legislative day. (consideration: CR H8179-8180)
Sep 16, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1434.
Sep 16, 2008
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8168-8178)
Sep 15, 2008
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 264.
Sep 15, 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 recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole.
Sep 15, 2008
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-852, by Mr. McGovern.
Sep 15, 2008
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2008 | House · vote #597 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 241–183 | 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 H.R. 6842 (National Capital Security and Safety Act).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1434: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6842) to require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1434/
"H. Res. 1434: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6842) to require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1434/.
H. Res. 1434, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1434/.
[H. Res. 1434: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6842) to require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1434/)