HRES 708
115th Congress
House
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…
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Official title: 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.
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Agreed to (House)
Jan 20, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 20, 2018
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 170 (Roll no. 42). (text: H589)
Jan 20, 2018
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 180 (Roll no. 41).
Jan 20, 2018
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate on H.Res. 708, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Subsequently, unanimous consent was granted to withdraw the words in question and debate continued under regular order.
Jan 20, 2018
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H. Res. 708.
Jan 20, 2018
On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 173, 2 Present (Roll no. 40).
Jan 20, 2018
Mr. Cole moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
Jan 20, 2018
Mr. Perlmutter appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
Jan 20, 2018
POINT OF ORDER - During the course of debate, exception was taken to the use of an exhibit used. The Chair viewed the exhibit and found that the exhibit did not constitute a breach of decorum.
Jan 20, 2018
POINT OF ORDER - During the course of debate on H.Res. 708, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Subsequently, unanimous consent was granted to withdraw the words in question and debate continued under regular order.
Jan 20, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 708.
Jan 20, 2018
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H589-602)
Jan 20, 2018
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
Jan 20, 2018
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-521, by Mr. Sessions.
Jan 20, 2018
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
3
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2018 | House · vote #42 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 235–170 | See who voted → |
| Jan 20, 2018 | House · vote #41 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 224–180 | See who voted → |
| Jan 20, 2018 | House · vote #40 | Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair | Passed | 224–173 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of January 29, 2018, on the same day it is presented to the House.
Makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of January 28, 2018, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 708: 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-708/
"H. Res. 708: 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-708/.
H. Res. 708, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-708/.
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