Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 54) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
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Introduced
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Agreed to (House)
Sep 26, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 26, 2019
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 186 (Roll no. 550). (text: CR H7999)
Sep 26, 2019
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 187 (Roll no. 549). (consideration: CR H8005, H8037-8038)
Sep 26, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8037-8038)
Sep 26, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 591, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 26, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 591.
Sep 26, 2019
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7999-8005)
Sep 25, 2019
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 44.
Sep 25, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 54 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Sep 25, 2019
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-218, by Mr. Morelle.
Sep 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2019 | House · vote #550 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 229–186 | See who voted → |
| Sep 26, 2019 | House · vote #549 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 230–187 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 54) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 591: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 54) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-591/
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