United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 79 (116th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Government shutdowns are detrimental to the Nation and should not occur.
Introduced
28 January 2019
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Status
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 163 (Roll no. 65).
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Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) government shutdowns cause substantial damage; (2) shutting down the government is not an acceptable tactic or strategy for resolving differences; and (3) Congress must ensure the continued, uninterrupted operations of the government and its duty to protect and promote the security of the American people.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 28 January 2019
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 28 January 2019
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 28 January 2019
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/79
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hres/79