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H.Res. 661

Authorizing the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives to retain private counsel, either for pay or pro bono, in support of the ongoing inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach President Donald John Trump.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 14, 2019)

This resolution authorizes the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives to retain private counsel, either for pay or pro bono, in support of the ongoing inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House to impeach President Trump.

What just happenedNov 14, 2019

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, H. Res. 661 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H8845; text: CR H8845)

Who’s behind it

Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 14, 2019FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, H. Res. 661 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H8845; text: CR H8845)

  2. Nov 14, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, H. Res. 661 is considered passed House.(consideration: CR H8845; text: CR H8845)

  3. Oct 29, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Committee on House Administration
  4. Oct 29, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. Oct 29, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 14, 201953

This resolution authorizes the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives to retain private counsel, either for pay or pro bono, in support of the ongoing inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House to impeach President Trump.

Introduced in HouseOct 29, 2019

This resolution authorizes the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives to retain private counsel, either for pay or pro bono, in support of the ongoing inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House to impeach President Trump.

Authorizing the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives to retain privat… — Informed