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Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Introduced: September 24, 2020 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 29, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 29, 2020
On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 176 (Roll no. 207).
Sep 29, 2020
Mr. Clyburn moved to table the measure.
Sep 29, 2020
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5035-5036; text: CR H5035-5036)
Sep 29, 2020
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Gohmert rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a resolution. The Clerk reported the text of the resolution and the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
Sep 24, 2020
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Gohmert notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
Sep 24, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sep 24, 2020
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 29, 2020 House · vote #207 On Motion to Table Passed 223176 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to (1) remove any item that names, symbolizes, or mentions any political organization or party that has ever held a public position that supported slavery or the Confederacy, from any area within the House wing of the Capitol or any House office building; and (2) donate any such item or symbol to the Library of Congress.

What's happening now September 29, 2020

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1