H. Res. 859
114th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5620) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on…
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5620) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Departmen… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5620) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Sep 13, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 13, 2016
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 169 (Roll no. 499). (text: CR H5357)
Sep 13, 2016
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 170 (Roll no. 498). (consideration: CR H5362-5363)
Sep 13, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 859.
Sep 13, 2016
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5357-5364)
Sep 12, 2016
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 142.
Sep 12, 2016
The rule makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee report.
Sep 12, 2016
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-742, by Mr. Collins (GA).
Sep 12, 2016
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2016 | House · vote #499 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 241–169 | See who voted → |
| Sep 13, 2016 | House · vote #498 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 237–170 | 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. 5620) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 859: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5620) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other purposes.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-859/
"H. Res. 859: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5620) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other purposes.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-859/.
H. Res. 859, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-859/.
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