H.Res. 61 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 648) making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 31) making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 61116th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 648) making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 31) making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

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This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 648 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019) and H.J.Res. 31 (FY2019 Department of Homeland Security appropriations).

The resolution makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of February 1, 2019, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.

In addition, the resolution 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 January 30, 2019, on the same day it is presented to the House, relating to a measure making or continuing appropriations for FY2019.

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Related Legislation

H.R. 648Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019
2019-01-28Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.
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H.J.Res. 31Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019
2019-02-15Became Public Law No: 116-6.
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Legislative Actions

2019-01-22
Introduced in House
2019-01-22
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-4, by Mr. Morelle.
2019-01-22
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-4, by Mr. Morelle.
2019-01-22
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 648 and H.J. Res. 31 under closed rules with one hour of debate for each measure. Rule provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of February 1, 2019
2019-01-22
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 4.
2019-01-23
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1012-1022)
2019-01-23
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 61.
2019-01-23
The previous question was ordered without objection.
2019-01-23
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 61, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
2019-01-23
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1023)
2019-01-23

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