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H. Res. 785 111th Congress House

Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to inspect and receive certain tax returns and tax return information for the purposes of its investigation into whether United States District Judge G.…

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Official title: Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to inspect and receive certain tax returns and tax return information for the purposes of its investigation into whether United States District Judge G. Thomas Porteous should be impeached, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 30, 2009 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 111th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Sep 30, 2009
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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 Latest action September 30, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the Committee on the Judiciary to inspect and receive certain tax returns and return information in closed executive session for purposes of its investigation into whether U.S. District Court Judge G. Thomas Porteous should be impeached.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 785: Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to inspect and receive certain tax returns and tax return information for the purposes of its investigation into whether United States District Judge G. Thomas Porteous should be impeached, and for other purposes.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-785/
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"H. Res. 785: Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to inspect and receive certain tax returns and tax return information for the purposes of its investigation into whether United States District Judge G. Thomas Porteous should be impeached, and for other purposes.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-785/.
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H. Res. 785, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-785/.
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[H. Res. 785: Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to inspect and receive certain tax returns and tax return information for the purposes of its investigation into whether United States District Judge G. Thomas Porteous should be impeached, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-785/)
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