H. Res. 696
115th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes…
Official title: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed … Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Everywhere this bill has been
9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jan 18, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 18, 2018
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 194 (Roll no. 28). (text: CR H503)
Jan 18, 2018
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 27). (consideration: CR H511)
Jan 18, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 696.
Jan 18, 2018
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H503-512)
Jan 17, 2018
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
Jan 17, 2018
Provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 195 making in order a motion offered by the Chair of the Committee on Appropriations that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-55. Additionally, the rule provides that it shall be in order anytime through the legislative day of January 20, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
Jan 17, 2018
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-520, by Mr. Cole.
Jan 17, 2018
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2018 | House · vote #28 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 226–194 | See who voted → |
| Jan 18, 2018 | House · vote #27 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 229–191 | See who voted → |
Ask about this bill
Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.
Latest action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Related & companion bills
1
Bill text
2 versions
- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Reported in House Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cite this page
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 696: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-696/
"H. Res. 696: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-696/.
H. Res. 696, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-696/.
[H. Res. 696: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-696/)