Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress.

Summary

Adopts the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 109th Congress as the Rules for the 110th Congress, with amendments. Prohibits Members, with the intent to influence on the basis of partisan political affiliation an employment decision or practice of private entities, from: (1) taking or withholding, or offering or threatening to take or withhold, an official act; or (2) influencing, or offering or threatening to influence, the official act of another. Amends the gift rule regarding: (1) a ban on gifts from registered lobbyists or agents of a foreign principal or from private entities that retain or employ such individuals; (2) the valuation of tickets to sporting and entertainment events; and (3) restrictions on privately funded travel by Members. Prohibits: (1) a Member, officer, or employee from participating in travel financed, planned, or arranged by lobbyists or organizations (other than institutions of higher education) that employ them; or (2) use of official, personal, or campaign funds to pay for a flight on a non-governmental airplane that is not licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration to (FAA) to operate for compensation or hire. Directs the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to develop and revise guidelines for judging expenses for official connected travel. Modifies disclosure requirements for Members regarding reimbursement of travel-related expenses by private sources. Requires annual ethics training for Members, officers, and employees of the House. Changes the names of specified committees. Prohibits holding open a record vote by electronic device for the sole putpose of reversing the outcome of such vote. Prescribes requirements for the conduct of House managers in conferences with the Senate. Sets forth fiscal responsibility requirements, including but not limited to: (1) points of order against consideration of legislation that includes congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits; or limited tariff benefits; and (2) a Pay-As-You-Go point of order. Grants the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform authority to adopt a rule allowing its Members and staff to conduct depositions in Committee investigations. Exempts reports from the Committee on Rules from the requirement that record votes be included in committee reports. Sets forth the rule for consideration of specified legislation. Continues from the 109th Congress: (1) certain budget enforcement mechanisms; and (2) the provisions of H.Con.Res. 376 (budget resolution), as adopted by the House, until the adoption of a budget resolution for FY2008. Waives Rule X, clause 5(d) to allow extra subcommittees for specified committees. Prohibits lobbyists from using the Members' exercise facilities.

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Timeline

1. 4 January 2007

   Vote

   On agreeing to Title I of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 426 - 0 (Roll no. 6).

   Source: Floor

2. 4 January 2007

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to Title I of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 426 - 0 (Roll no. 6).

   Source: Floor

3. 4 January 2007

   Floor

   The previous question was ordered on Title I pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H31)

   Source: Floor

4. 4 January 2007

   Floor

   Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 6. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by title. Bill is closed to amendments.

   Source: Floor

5. 4 January 2007

   Floor

   Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H19-39; text of measure as introduced: CR H19-23)

   Source: Floor

6. 4 January 2007

   Passed

   H. Res. 5 passed House.

   Source: Floor

7. 4 January 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

8. 4 January 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

9. 5 January 2007

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

10. 5 January 2007

    Vote

    On agreeing to Title III of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 430 - 0 (Roll no. 8). (consideration: CR H62-69, H82-83)

    Source: Floor

11. 5 January 2007

    Vote

    On motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 232 (Roll No. 10).

    Source: Floor

12. 5 January 2007

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to commit with instructions was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

13. 5 January 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to commit with instructions a select committee.

    Source: Floor

14. 5 January 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to Title III of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 430 - 0 (Roll no. 8).(consideration: CR H62-69, H82-83)

    Source: Floor

15. 5 January 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, the House proceeded with 60 minutes of debate on Title III of H. Res. 6.

    Source: Floor

16. 5 January 2007

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H62-83)

    Source: Floor

17. 5 January 2007

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H62-85)

    Source: Floor

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Sponsors

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