HRES 639 · 114th Congress · Congress

Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.

Introduced 2016-03-14· Sponsored by Rep. Ryan, Paul D. [R-WI-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: NOTIFICATION OF FILING - Pursuant to H.Res. 639, the Chair announced that an amicus brief was filed on April 4, 2016 in the United States Supreme Court in the matter of United States v. Texas.(2016-04-18)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2016-03-17
Roll #129
Yea 234Nay 186
Democrats
0 Yea·181 Nay
Republicans
234 Yea·5 Nay
PassedHouse · 2016-03-17
Roll #129
Yea 234Nay 186
Democrats
0 Yea·181 Nay
Republicans
234 Yea·5 Nay

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al. , No. 15-674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States. Requires the House Office of General Counsel, at the Speaker's direction, to represent the House in connection with the filing of any amicus curiae brief pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose.…

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