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H.Res. 199 (118th)

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 March 2023

Last action

8 March 2023 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]

Subjects

Defence, Environment

Source updated

18 November 2025

Defence · Environment

Summary

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19.

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Timeline

  1. 7 March 2023

    Calendars

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 5.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 7 March 2023

    Floor

    The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.

    Source: Floor

  3. 7 March 2023

    Reported

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-7, by Mr. Massie.

    Source: Committee

  4. 7 March 2023

    Reported

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-7, by Mr. Massie.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 March 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 8 March 2023

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 8 March 2023

    Vote

    On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 206 (Roll No. 135).

    Source: Floor

  8. 8 March 2023

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 206 (Roll No. 135).

    Source: Floor

  9. 8 March 2023

    Vote

    On ordering the previous question on the amendment (A001) and the resolution. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 205 (Roll no. 134).

    Source: Floor

  10. 8 March 2023

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 199.

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 March 2023

    Floor

    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1161-1173; text: CR H1161-1162)

    Source: Floor

Votes

8 March 2023 · passed · On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 216 · No 206 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 12

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

8 March 2023 · passed · On Ordering the Previous Question · Passed · Official source

Yes 217 · No 205 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 12

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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  • Passed House

    summary · EN · 8 March 2023

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