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H. Res. 744 116th Congress House

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should amend its rules to require a sitting United States Senator actively seeking election to the Presidency of the United States…

Official title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should amend its rules to require a sitting United States Senator actively seeking electio… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should amend its rules to require a sitting United States Senator actively seeking election to the Presidency of the United States to recuse himself or herself from the impeachment trial of an incumbent President of the United States who is serving his or her first term in office.

Introduced: December 5, 2019 Introduced by: Jason Smith Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 116th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Dec 5, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 5, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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 Latest action December 5, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution urges the Senate to amend its rules to require a sitting Senator actively seeking election to the presidency of the United States to recuse himself or herself from the impeachment trial of an incumbent President who is serving his or her first term in office.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 31
All 31 Republican 18
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Dec 19, 2019
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Dec 17, 2019
Lamborn, Doug
· Dec 17, 2019
 R
Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Dec 12, 2019
Gianforte, Greg
· Dec 6, 2019
 R
Arrington, Jodey C.
Texas · Dec 5, 2019
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Dec 5, 2019
 R
Banks, Jim
Indiana · Dec 5, 2019
 R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Dec 5, 2019
 R
Crenshaw, Dan
Texas · Dec 5, 2019
 R
DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Dec 5, 2019
Duncan, Jeff
· Dec 5, 2019
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Dec 5, 2019
 R
Guest, Michael
Mississippi · Dec 5, 2019
 R
Hern, Kevin
Oklahoma · Dec 5, 2019
Hice, Jody
· Dec 5, 2019
Hunter, Duncan
· Dec 5, 2019
 R
LaMalfa, Doug
California · Dec 5, 2019
Long, Billy
· Dec 5, 2019
Luetkemeyer, Blaine
· Dec 5, 2019
 R
Marshall, Roger
Kansas · Dec 5, 2019
Mullin, Markwayne
· Dec 5, 2019
Riggleman, Denver
· Dec 5, 2019
Roe, David
· Dec 5, 2019
 R
Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Dec 5, 2019
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · Dec 5, 2019
 R
Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Dec 5, 2019
Walker, Mark
· Dec 5, 2019
 R
Waltz, Michael
Florida · Dec 5, 2019
Wright, Ron
· Dec 5, 2019
Yoho, Ted
· Dec 5, 2019
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 744: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should amend its rules to require a sitting United States Senator actively seeking election to the Presidency of the United States to recuse himself or herself from the impeachment trial of an incumbent President of the United States who is serving his or her first term in office.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-744/
MLA
"H. Res. 744: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should amend its rules to require a sitting United States Senator actively seeking election to the Presidency of the United States to recuse himself or herself from the impeachment trial of an incumbent President of the United States who is serving his or her first term in office.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-744/.
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H. Res. 744, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-744/.
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[H. Res. 744: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should amend its rules to require a sitting United States Senator actively seeking election to the Presidency of the United States to recuse himself or herself from the impeachment trial of an incumbent President of the United States who is serving his or her first term in office.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-744/)
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