Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 116-hres-122
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2019-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.J.Res. 37 (directing the removal of certain U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen).
 
The resolution waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of February 17, 2019, on the same day it is presented to the House, relating to measures making or continuing appropriations for FY2019.
 
The resolution makes it in order at any time through the calendar day of February 17, 2019, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.
 
The chair of the Committee on Appropriations may insert in the Congressional Record by that date, such material as the chair may deem explanatory of such measures.

action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.J.Res. 37 (directing the removal of certain U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen).
 
The resolution waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of February 17, 2019, on the same day it is presented to the House, relating to measures making or continuing appropriations for FY2019.
 
The resolution makes it in order at any time through the calendar day of February 17, 2019, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.
 
The chair of the Committee on Appropriations may insert in the Congressional Record by that date, such material as the chair may deem explanatory of such measures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 79). (text: CR H1553)
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 79).(text: CR H1553)
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 195 (Roll no. 78). (consideration: CR H1541)
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 122.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1533-1542)
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: The resolution provides through February 17, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-8, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-8, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Introduced in House