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H.Res. 639

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.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Mar 17, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

What just happenedApr 18, 2016

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.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ryan, Paul D. [R-WI-1](R-WI)Sponsor
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  1. Apr 18, 2016FloorH8D000

    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.

  2. Mar 17, 2016FloorH38310

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

  3. Mar 17, 2016FloorH37100

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

  4. Mar 17, 2016Floor8000

    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)

  5. Mar 17, 2016FloorH35000

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

  6. Mar 17, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 639.

  7. Mar 17, 2016FloorH8D000

    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.

  8. Mar 17, 2016FloorH30000

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

  9. Mar 17, 2016FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 649 passed House.

  10. Mar 16, 2016FloorH1L210

    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.

  11. Mar 16, 2016CalendarsH12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 96.

  12. Mar 16, 2016CommitteeH12200

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

    Rules Committee
  13. Mar 16, 2016Committee5000

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

    Rules Committee
  14. Mar 16, 2016Committee

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

    Rules Committee
  15. Mar 16, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Rules Committee
  16. Mar 14, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

    Rules Committee
  17. Mar 14, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Mar 14, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMar 17, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Reported to House without amendmentMar 16, 201679

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Introduced in HouseMar 14, 2016

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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