Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 979) recommending that the House of Representatives find Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten, Chief of Staff, White House, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary and for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 980) authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas.

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• H.Res. 979Recommending that the House of Representatives find Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten, Chief of Staff, White House, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary.

  2008-02-14Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 982, H. Res. 979 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H962; text as passed House: CR H962)

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• H.Res. 980Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial procedings to enforce certain subpoenas.

  2008-02-14Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 982, H. Res. 980 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H962; text as passed House: CR H962)

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1. 2008-02-13

   Introduced in House

2. 2008-02-13

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-526, by Ms. Slaughter.

3. 2008-02-13

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-526, by Ms. Slaughter.

4. 2008-02-13

   Upon the adoption of H.Res. 982, H.Res. 979 and H.Res. 980 are hereby adopted.

5. 2008-02-13

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 188.

6. 2008-02-14

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H948-958, H959-962)

7. 2008-02-14

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 982.

8. 2008-02-14

   The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H961)

9. 2008-02-14

   Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 32, 1 Present (Roll no. 60).(text: CR H948)

   Roll Call #60 (House)
10. 2008-02-14

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 32, 1 Present (Roll no. 60). (text: CR H948)

    Roll Call #60 (House)
11. 2008-02-14