H. Res. 688
114th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4890) to impose a ban on the payment of bonuses to employees of the Internal Revenue Service until the Secretary of the Treasury develops and implements…
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Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4890) to impose a ban on the payment of bonuses to employees of the Internal Revenue Service until the Secretary of the Treasury develops and implements a comprehensive customer service strategy, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3724) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Apr 19, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 19, 2016
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 172 (Roll no. 156). (text: CR H1819)
Apr 19, 2016
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 172 (Roll no. 155). (consideration: CR H1822-1823)
Apr 19, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 688.
Apr 19, 2016
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1819-1824)
Apr 18, 2016
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
Apr 18, 2016
Resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 4890 and H.R. 3724.
Apr 18, 2016
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-503, by Mr. Collins (GA).
Apr 18, 2016
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2016 | House · vote #156 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 242–172 | See who voted → |
| Apr 19, 2016 | House · vote #155 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 240–172 | 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. 4890) to impose a ban on the payment of bonuses to employees of the Internal Revenue Service until the Secretary of the Treasury develops and implements a comprehensive customer service strategy, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3724) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 688: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4890) to impose a ban on the payment of bonuses to employees of the Internal Revenue Service until the Secretary of the Treasury develops and implements a comprehensive customer service strategy, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3724) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-688/
"H. Res. 688: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4890) to impose a ban on the payment of bonuses to employees of the Internal Revenue Service until the Secretary of the Treasury develops and implements a comprehensive customer service strategy, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3724) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-688/.
H. Res. 688, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-688/.
[H. Res. 688: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4890) to impose a ban on the payment of bonuses to employees of the Internal Revenue Service until the Secretary of the Treasury develops and implements a comprehensive customer service strategy, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3724) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct.](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-688/)