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Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 112-hres-827
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2012-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-11
text: 
Makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of December 28, 2012, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 178 (Roll no. 622). (text: CR H6714)
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 178 (Roll no. 622).(text: CR H6714)
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 183 (Roll no. 621). (consideration: CR H6722-6723, H6739-6740; text: CR H6722-6723)
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6739-6740)
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 827, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 827.
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6714-6723)
action_date: 2012-12-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 167.
action_date: 2012-12-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-700, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2012-12-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-700, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2012-12-11
text: The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of December 28, 2012, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV.
action_date: 2012-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the unconditional release of Nasrin Sotoudeh and all prisoners of conscience in Iran, and the utilization by the United States of direct multilateral and bilateral diplomacy with Iran to address Iran's human rights situation.

Bill: 112-hres-828
Sponsor: Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]
Introduced: 2012-12-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-11
text: 
Calls upon Iran to release Nasrin Sotoudeh and all prisoners of conscience.
 
 Encourages the President: (1) to utilize bilateral and multilateral diplomacy with Iran to support human rights; and (2) in coordination with the Secretary of State, to support the establishment of multilateral mechanisms to advance human rights issues in Iran.
 
 Commends the people of Iran who have braved repression to peacefully exercise their fundamental human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Returning several measures to the Senate.

Bill: 112-hres-829
Sponsor: Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2012-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Constitution and constitutional amendments
General taxation matters
House of Representatives
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: 
Returns to the Senate S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013), including the Senate amendment to H.R. 4310 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013), because, in the opinion of the House of Representatives, they contravene the Constitution and infringe upon the privileges of the House. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6739)
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6739)
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6739)
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Designating the ranking of a certain named Member of a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-830
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2012-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: 
Provides that Mr. Michael Michaud shall rank above Ms. Corrine Brown on the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6739)
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6739)
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6739)
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and recognizing David "Dave" Warren Brubeck for his contributions in musical composition, jazz, and to the international community.

Bill: 112-hres-831
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2012-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: 
Honors and recognizes David &quot;Dave&quot; Warren Brubeck for his legacy in music composition and jazz, and his contributions to the international community. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy.

Bill: 112-hres-832
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2012-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: 
Recognizes the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks.
 
Commemorates the legacy of Rosa Parks to inspire all people of the United States to stand up for freedom and the principles of the Constitution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt a target of 350 parts per million of atmospheric carbon dioxide by which to evaluate domestic and international climate change policies, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-835
Sponsor: Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]
Introduced: 2012-12-18 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) adopt a target of 350 parts per million of atmospheric carbon dioxide by which to evaluate domestic and international climate change policies, and (2) develop domestic and international policies that are sufficiently flexible to accommodate advancing science in the event that a change in that target becomes warranted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-836
Sponsor: Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2012-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government information and archives
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: 
Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 113th Congress to be printed as a House document, including 3,000 additional copies.

action_date: 2012-12-19
text: 

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

 
Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 113th Congress to be printed as a House document, including 3,000 additional copies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7277)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7277)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7277)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Relating to the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, a Senator from the State of Hawaii.

Bill: 112-hres-837
Sponsor: Rep. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2012-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, a Senator from Hawaii.
 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on December 19, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Inouye.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should seek to amend Article 22 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice to move the seat of the Court from the Netherlands.

Bill: 112-hres-838
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2012-12-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Netherlands
Specialized courts
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should take the appropriate steps in the United Nations (U.N.) to amend Article 22 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice to move the seat of the court from the Netherlands to a more appropriate venue.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Relating to the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, a Senator from the State of Hawaii.

Bill: 112-hres-839
Sponsor: Rep. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2012-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, a Senator from Hawaii.
 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on December 19, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Inouye.

action_date: 2012-12-19
text: 

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

 
Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, a Senator from Hawaii.
 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on December 19, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Inouye.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7337)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7337)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7341)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 839.
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7337-7341)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-840
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2012-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 642). (text: CR H7365)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 642).(text: CR H7365)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 186 (Roll no. 641). (consideration: CR H7383)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7383-7384)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 840, Mr. Bishop (UT) moved the previous question and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays which were ordered, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 840.
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7364-7374)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 169.
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: The resolution waives all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration. The resolution provides that the conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit if applicable.
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-707, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-707, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6684) to provide for spending reduction.

Bill: 112-hres-841
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2012-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6684) to provide for spending reduction.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 197 (Roll no. 640). (text: CR H7374)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 197 (Roll no. 640).(text: CR H7374)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 184 (Roll no. 639). (consideration: CR H7381-7382)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 841.
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7374-7383)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 170.
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: The resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.J.Res. 66 and for consideration of H.R. 6684. The resolution makes in order a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Ways and Means that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.J.Res. 66 with the amendment printed in House Report 112-708. The resolution provides for one hour of debate in both instances. The Senate amendment, the motion, and H.R. 6684 shall be considered as read. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for H.R. 6684.
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-708, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-708, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of Senator Joseph I. Lieberman to the nation and to the equal rights and general welfare of the citizens of District of Columbia.

Bill: 112-hres-842
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2012-12-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Members of Congress
Political representation
Senate
State and local government operations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: 
 
 
Recognizes that Senator Joseph I. Lieberman is the Senate's greatest living champion of equal rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia in his pursuit of statehood, equal representation, and home rule for the District.
 
Commends Senator Lieberman for his dedicated service not only to his own state and to the United States, but also for his achievements and support for equal citizenship rights for the citizens of the District , who have no representation in the U.S. Senate. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 112-hres-843
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2012-12-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-30
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported on December 31, 2012, on the same day it is presented to the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 175.
action_date: 2012-12-30
text: The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against any resolution reported on December 31, 2012.
action_date: 2012-12-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-734, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2012-12-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-734, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2012-12-30
text: Introduced in House