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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, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
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Summary of Bill HRES 221
Bill 115 HRES 221 is a resolution in the US Congress that waives a specific rule (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. This resolution also provides for the consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
The purpose of this resolution is to streamline the legislative process by temporarily setting aside a procedural requirement that may otherwise hinder the consideration of important resolutions. By waiving this rule, Congress can more efficiently address and vote on resolutions that have been reported from the Committee on Rules.
Overall, Bill 115 HRES 221 aims to facilitate the smooth functioning of the legislative process in Congress by allowing for the consideration of resolutions and motions to suspend the rules without being hindered by certain procedural requirements.
The purpose of this resolution is to streamline the legislative process by temporarily setting aside a procedural requirement that may otherwise hinder the consideration of important resolutions. By waiving this rule, Congress can more efficiently address and vote on resolutions that have been reported from the Committee on Rules.
Overall, Bill 115 HRES 221 aims to facilitate the smooth functioning of the legislative process in Congress by allowing for the consideration of resolutions and motions to suspend the rules without being hindered by certain procedural requirements.
Current Status of Bill HRES 221
Bill HRES 221 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2017. Bill HRES 221 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on March 22, 2017. Bill HRES 221's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of March 23, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 221
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 221
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