HRES 179
117th Congress
House
Congress
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; and for other purposes.
Introduced: March 1, 2021
Introduced by:
Morelle, Joseph D.
Democratic
· New York
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Mar 1, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 1, 2021
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 207 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H864-865)
Mar 1, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 207 (Roll no. 51).(text: CR H864-865)
Mar 1, 2021
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 201 (Roll no. 50).
Mar 1, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 179.
Mar 1, 2021
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H864-872)
Mar 1, 2021
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
Mar 1, 2021
Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.
Mar 1, 2021
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-9, by Mr. Morelle.
Mar 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2021 | House · vote #51 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 218–207 | See who voted → |
| Mar 2, 2021 | House · vote #50 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 220–201 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1 (For the People Act of 2021) and H.R. 1280 (George Floyd Justice In Policing Act of 2021). In addition, the resolution adopts H. Res. 176 (providing for corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) and H. Res. 177 (authorizing a congressional candidate to file a statement with the Clerk of the House of Representatives regarding the candidate's intent to participate in a proposed small donor financing system in the next congressional election).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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