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H. Res. 461 96th Congress House

A resolution to amend the Rules of the House to prohibit foreign travel by Members convicted of a felony.

Introduced: October 19, 1979 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 96th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 19, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
Oct 19, 1979
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 19, 1979

Referred to House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends rule XLIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit any Member of the House of Representatives who is convicted of a felony, prior to the completion of sentencing or a successful appeal, from traveling outside the United States at taxpayers' expense without prior approval by a rollcall vote of a majority of the Members of the House of Representatives, a quorum being present and voting.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 461: A resolution to amend the Rules of the House to prohibit foreign travel by Members convicted of a felony.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-461/
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"H. Res. 461: A resolution to amend the Rules of the House to prohibit foreign travel by Members convicted of a felony.." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-461/.
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H. Res. 461, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-461/.
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