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H. Res. 79 116th Congress House

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Government shutdowns are detrimental to the Nation and should not occur.

Introduced: January 28, 2019 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jan 30, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 163 (Roll no. 65).
Jan 30, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1317)
Jan 30, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 30, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 79.
Jan 30, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1307-1313; text: CR H1307)
Jan 30, 2019
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jan 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Jan 28, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 30, 2019 House · vote #65 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Failed 249–163 See who voted →
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 Latest action January 30, 2019

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 163 (Roll no. 65).

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) government shutdowns cause substantial damage; (2) shutting down the government is not an acceptable tactic or strategy for resolving differences; and (3) Congress must ensure the continued, uninterrupted operations of the government and its duty to protect and promote the security of the American people.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 79: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Government shutdowns are detrimental to the Nation and should not occur.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-79/
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"H. Res. 79: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Government shutdowns are detrimental to the Nation and should not occur.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-79/.
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H. Res. 79, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-79/.
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[H. Res. 79: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Government shutdowns are detrimental to the Nation and should not occur.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-79/)
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