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H. Res. 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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This resolution expired with the 114th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
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 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 17, 2016 House · vote #129 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 234–186 See who voted →
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 Latest action April 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.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Authorizes the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States.

Requires the House Office of General Counsel, at the Speaker's direction, to represent the House in connection with the filing of any amicus curiae brief pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 649 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 639) authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behal…
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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/
MLA
"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/.
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H. Res. 639, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-639/.
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[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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-639/)
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