HRES 143 111th Congress House

Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Introduced: February 10, 2009 Introduced by: Carter, John R. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov

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Feb 10, 2009

On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 157, 16 Present (Roll no. 57).

Feb 10, 2009

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1128-1129; text of measure as introduced: CR H1128)

Feb 10, 2009

Mr. Crowley moved to table the measure.

Feb 10, 2009

At the conclusion of the reading of the resolution the Chair announced that the resolution qualified as a question of privilege.

Feb 10, 2009

QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Carter rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution.

Feb 10, 2009

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Feb 10, 2009	House · vote #57	On Motion to Table	Passed	242–157	See who voted →

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Latest action February 10, 2009

On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 157, 16 Present (Roll no. 57).

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Provides for removal of Representative Rangel as chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, pending completion of the investigation into his affairs by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

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