(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of March 27, 2017, on the same day it is presented to the House.
(Sec. 2) Makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of March 26, 2017, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.
Introduced in House
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-56, by Mr. Sessions.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-56, by Mr. Sessions.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 25.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2353-2360)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 221.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 221.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 221, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2361-2362)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 185 (Roll no. 188). (consideration: CR H2360, H2361)
Roll Call #188 (House)Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 189 (Roll no. 189).(text of measure as passed: CR H2353)
Roll Call #189 (House)On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 189 (Roll no. 189). (text of measure as passed: CR H2353)
Roll Call #189 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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