HRES 178 · 94th Congress · Congress

Resolution to amend rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a party caucus or conference from issuing binding instructions on a Member's committee or floor votes, and to permit any Member so bound to raise a point of order.

Introduced 1975-02-19· Sponsored by Rep. Anderson, John B. [R-IL-16]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Rules.(1975-02-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits, under the Rules of the House of Representatives, a party caucus or conference from issuing binding instructions on a Member's committee or floor votes. Permits any Member so bound to raise a point of order.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans