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H.Res. 756 (116th)

Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modernization Resolution

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

10 December 2019

Last action

10 March 2020 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Education

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Summary

Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modernization Resolution This resolution implements recommendations made by the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. Among other things, the resolution establishes a centralized human resources program; revises orientation for Members-Elect; requires a survey of Members to determine the level of interest in establishing an academy to provide continuing education opportunities for Members; and requires reports on actions to address technology issues, the accessibility of legislative information, and the accessibility of U.S. Capitol buildings and grounds. The resolution authorizes the Committee on House Administration to carry out recommendations included in the reports.

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Timeline

  1. 10 December 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 December 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 December 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 December 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

    Source: Committee

  5. 10 March 2020

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1567-1574)

    Source: Floor

  6. 10 March 2020

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 10 March 2020

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 13 (Roll no. 93). (text: CR H1567-1571)

    Source: Floor

  8. 10 March 2020

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 13 (Roll no. 93).

    Source: Floor

  9. 10 March 2020

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  10. 10 March 2020

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 756.

    Source: Floor

  11. 10 March 2020

    Floor

    Ms. Lofgren moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

Votes

10 March 2020 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 395 · No 13 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 21

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

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