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Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

4/7/2025, 3:18 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 218

Bill H.Res. 218, also known as Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, is a resolution introduced in the US House of Representatives. The purpose of this resolution is to waive a specific requirement outlined in clause 6(a) of rule XIII in order to allow for the consideration of certain resolutions that have been reported from the Committee on Rules.

Clause 6(a) of rule XIII typically requires that a resolution be made available to Members of Congress for at least three calendar days before it can be considered on the House floor. However, in certain circumstances, such as when time is of the essence or when there is a need for expedited consideration, this requirement may be waived.

The resolution was introduced in order to streamline the legislative process and allow for the timely consideration of important resolutions that have been reported from the Committee on Rules. By waiving the three-day availability requirement, the House can more efficiently address pressing issues and move forward with necessary legislative actions. Overall, Bill H.Res. 218 seeks to facilitate the smooth functioning of the legislative process in the House of Representatives by providing flexibility in the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Current Status of Bill HRES 218

Bill HRES 218 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2009. Bill HRES 218 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2009.  Bill HRES 218's most recent activity was Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, H. Res. 218 is laid on the table. as of March 12, 2009

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 218

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 218

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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