H. Res. 212
111th Congress
House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Congress
AppropriationsCongressional committeesCongressional electionsDefense spending
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Elections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment studies and investigationsHouse Committee on Standards of Official ConductHouse of RepresentativesMembers of CongressPublic participation and lobbying
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Agreed to (House)
Mar 5, 2009
On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 181, 14 Present (Roll no. 105).
Mar 5, 2009
Mr. Clyburn moved to table the measure.
Mar 5, 2009
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3024-3025; text of measure as introduced: CR H3024)
Mar 5, 2009
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Flake rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H.Res. 212 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule.
Mar 5, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2009 | House · vote #105 | On Motion to Table | Passed | 222–181 | See who voted → |
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On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 181, 14 Present (Roll no. 105).
Plain-English summary
Requires the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, or a designated investigative subcommittee, to begin immediately an investigation and report to the House on the relationship between: (1) earmark requests on behalf of clients of the raided top defense-lobbying firm already made by Members; and (2) the source and timing of past campaign contributions related to such requests.
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