US HR706 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Introduced on June 26 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-06-28 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizes the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings in any federal court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of the Committee to seek declaratory judgments affirming the duty of Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., to comply with any subpoena that is a subject of the resolution accompanying H.Rept. 112-546 issued to him by the Committee as part of its investigation into the Department of Justice (DOJ) operation known as "Fast and Furious" and related matters, and to seek appropriate ancillary relief, including injunctive relief. Requires the Committee to report as soon as practicable to the House with respect to any such judicial proceedings it initiates or in which it intervenes. Directs the House Office of General Counsel, at the authorization of the Speaker, to represent the Committee in any litigation pursuant to this resolution. Requires the Speaker, in giving such authorization, to consult with the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group.

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Title

Authorizing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas.

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Roll Calls

2012-06-28 - House - On Agreeing to the Resolution (Y: 258 N: 95 NV: 79 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-28 - House - On Agreeing to the Resolution (Y: 258 N: 95 NV: 79 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2012-06-28HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2012-06-28HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 258 - 95, 5 Present (Roll no. 442). (text: CR H4418)
2012-06-28HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4420)
2012-06-28HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 708, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on H. Res. 706.
2012-06-28HouseThe resolution provides for consideration of the resolution accompanying H. Rept. 112-546, under a closed rule. The resolution provides 50 minutes of debate on the resolution equally divided and controlled. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the resolution accompanying the report and the resolution shall be considered as read. The resolution provides for one motion to refer, if offered by Representative Dingell of Michigan, debatable for 10 minutes. The resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 706.
2012-06-28HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 708. (consideration: CR H4418-4421)
2012-06-28HouseRule H. Res. 708 passed House.
2012-06-27HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 708 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of the resolution accompanying H. Rept. 112-546, under a closed rule. The resolution provides 50 minutes of debate on the resolution equally divided and controlled. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the resolution accompanying the report and the resolution shall be considered as read. The resolution provides for one motion to refer, if offered by Representative Dingell of Michigan, debatable for 10 minutes. The resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 706.
2012-06-26HouseReferred to the House Committee on Rules.

Same As/Similar To

HR708 (Related) 2012-06-28 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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