(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Authorizes the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Requires the House Office of General Counsel, at the Speaker's direction, to represent the House in connection with the filing of any amicus curiae brief pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 3.
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 114-457.
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 114-457.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 96.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 649 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 639 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Rule H. Res. 649 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 649. (consideration: CR H1434-1446)
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 639 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 639.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1445)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 186 (Roll no. 129).(text: CR H1434-1435)
Roll Call #129 (House)On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 186 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H1434-1435)
Roll Call #129 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
NOTIFICATION OF FILING - Pursuant to H.Res. 639, the Chair announced that an amicus brief was filed on April 4, 2016 in the United States Supreme Court in the matter of United States v. Texas.