HRES 531
114th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4038) to require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees, and…
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Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4038) to require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Nov 19, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 19, 2015
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 183 (Roll no. 639). (text: CR H8367)
Nov 19, 2015
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 182 (Roll no. 638). (consideration: CR H8377-8378)
Nov 19, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 531.
Nov 19, 2015
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8367-8378)
Nov 18, 2015
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 75.
Nov 18, 2015
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4038 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Nov 18, 2015
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-342, by Mr. Collins (GA).
Nov 18, 2015
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2015 | House · vote #639 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 242–183 | See who voted → |
| Nov 19, 2015 | House · vote #638 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 243–182 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4038) to require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 531: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4038) to require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees, and for other purposes.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-531/
"H. Res. 531: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4038) to require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees, and for other purposes.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-531/.
H. Res. 531, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-531/.
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