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H. Res. 1609 118th Congress House

Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of…

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Official title: Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.

Introduced: December 5, 2024 Introduced by: Steve Cohen Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 118th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Dec 5, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to refer H. Res. 1609.
Dec 5, 2024
Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.
Dec 5, 2024
On motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 204 - 198 (Roll no. 491).
Dec 5, 2024
The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
Dec 5, 2024
Mr. Scalise moved to refer to Ethics.
Dec 5, 2024
Submitted in House
Dec 5, 2024
Considered as privileged matter.
Dec 5, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Dec 5, 2024
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 5, 2024 House · vote #491 On Motion to Refer Passed 204–198 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 5, 2024

Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1609: Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-1609/
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"H. Res. 1609: Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-1609/.
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H. Res. 1609, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-1609/.
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[H. Res. 1609: Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-1609/)
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