Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 14 March 2016

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 March 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 March 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 March 2016

   Reported

   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.

   Source: Floor

5. 16 March 2016

   Calendars

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 96.

   Source: Calendars

6. 16 March 2016

   Reported

   Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 114-457.

   Source: Committee

7. 16 March 2016

   Reported

   Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 114-457.

   Source: Committee

8. 16 March 2016

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 3.

   Source: Committee

9. 16 March 2016

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 17 March 2016

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

11. 17 March 2016

    Vote

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 186 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H1434-1435)

    Source: Floor

12. 17 March 2016

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

13. 17 March 2016

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1445)

    Source: Floor

14. 17 March 2016

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

15. 17 March 2016

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 649. (consideration: CR H1434-1446)

    Source: Floor

16. 17 March 2016

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 649 passed House.

    Source: Floor

17. 18 April 2016

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

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• Engrossed in House · 17 March 2016 · Download file
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Sponsors

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