HRES 355
114th Congress
House
Congress
Government buildings, facilities, and property
House of Representatives
Library of Congress
National symbols
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
U.S. Capitol
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Everywhere this bill has been
8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 9, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 9, 2015
On motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 176 (Roll No. 426).
Jul 9, 2015
The previous question on the motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 185 (Roll No. 425). (consideration: CR H4975)
Jul 9, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the McCarthy motion to refer H.Res. 355 to the Committee on House Administration.
Jul 9, 2015
Mr. McCarthy moved to refer to House Administration. (consideration: CR H4975)
Jul 9, 2015
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4974-4976; text of measure as introduced: CR H4975)
Jul 9, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jul 9, 2015
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2015 | House · vote #426 | On Motion to Refer | Passed | 238–176 | See who voted → |
| Jul 9, 2015 | House · vote #425 | Ordering the Previous Question on the Motion to Refer | Passed | 238–185 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives to: (1) remove any state flag containing any portion of the Confederate battle flag, other than a flag displayed by the office of a Member of the House, from any area within the House wing of the Capitol or any House office building; and (2) donate any such flag to the Library of Congress.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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