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HRES 574 113th Congress House Congress Congressional oversight Congressional-executive branch relations Department of the Treasury Evidence and witnesses Federal officials Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Government studies and investigations Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax-exempt organizations

Recommending that the House of Representatives find Lois G. Lerner, former Director, Exempt Organizations, Internal Revenue Service, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced: May 7, 2014 Introduced by: Issa, Darrell Republican · California See on congress.gov
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May 7, 2014
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 7, 2014
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 187 (Roll no. 203). (text: CR H3902)
May 7, 2014
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 187 (Roll no. 203).(text: CR H3902)
May 7, 2014
On motion to refer Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 224 (Roll no. 202). (consideration: CR H3922)
May 7, 2014
The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3921)
May 7, 2014
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 568, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cummings motion to refer.
May 7, 2014
Mr. Cummings moved to refer to Oversight and Government Reform.
May 7, 2014
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3919-3922)
May 7, 2014
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Speaker postponed further proceedings on H.Res. 574.
May 7, 2014
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 568, the House proceeded with 50 minutes of debate on H. Res. 574, the resolution accompanying House Report 113-415.
May 7, 2014
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 568. (consideration: CR H3482-3909)
May 7, 2014
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 7, 2014 House · vote #203 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 231–187 See who voted →
May 7, 2014 House · vote #202 On the Motion to Refer the Resolution to the Committee on Oversight and Governm… Failed 191–224 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Resolves that Lois G. Lerner, former Director, Exempt Organizations, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), be found in contempt of Congress for failure to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as required by a congressional subpoena.

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to certify the Committee's report detailing the refusal of Ms. Lerner to testify before the Committee as directed by the subpoena to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia to the end that Ms. Lerner be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law, and to otherwise take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.

What's happening now May 7, 2014

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.