HRES 639
114th Congress
House
Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Apr 18, 2016
NOTIFICATION OF FILING - Pursuant to H.Res. 639, the Chair announced that an amicus brief was filed on April 4, 2016 in the United States Supreme Court in the matter of United States v. Texas.
Mar 17, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 2016
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 186 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H1434-1435)
Mar 17, 2016
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1445)
Mar 17, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 639.
Mar 17, 2016
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 639 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 17, 2016
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 649. (consideration: CR H1434-1446)
Mar 17, 2016
Rule H. Res. 649 passed House.
Mar 16, 2016
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 649 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 639 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 16, 2016
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 96.
Mar 16, 2016
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 114-457.
Mar 16, 2016
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 3.
Mar 16, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 14, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Mar 14, 2016
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2016 | House · vote #129 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 234–186 | See who voted → |
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NOTIFICATION OF FILING - Pursuant to H.Res. 639, the Chair announced that an amicus brief was filed on April 4, 2016 in the United States Supreme Court in the matter of United States v. Texas.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 639: Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-639/
"H. Res. 639: Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-639/.
H. Res. 639, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-639/.
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