Bill116th CongressFiled Dec 3, 2019Congress
H.Res. 736
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members from voting "present" on any question on which a record vote is taken.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 3, 2019)
Stand For Something Resolution
This resolution requires Members of the House of Representatives to vote only in the affirmative or the negative and not "present" on any question on which a recorded vote is taken in the House, including in committees or in the Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union.
What just happenedDec 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3](R-LA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseDec 3, 2019
- Dec 3, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Introduced in House
- Dec 3, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House