H.Res. 79 (116th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Government shutdowns are detrimental to the Nation and should not occur.

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Introduced

28 January 2019

Last action

30 January 2019 · Floor

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).

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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Timeline

28 January 2019
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Source: IntroReferral
28 January 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
28 January 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 January 2019
Vote
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).
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Vote
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: 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).
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
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
30 January 2019
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 79.
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1307-1313; text: CR H1307)
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Floor
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Source: Floor

Votes

30 January 2019 · failed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Failed · Official source

Yes 249 · No 163 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 20

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

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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
us · 116-hres-79 · source updated 4 February 2025