HRES 256 · 96th Congress · Congress

A resolution to amend Rule XI of the Rules of the House to permit any Member of a committee to demand a roll call vote on any question in that committee, to require a roll call vote on reporting any measure or recommendation, and to require publication in the report of the names of those voting for and against reporting the measure or recommendation.

Introduced 1979-05-02· 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.(1979-05-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit any committee member to demand a rollcall vote on any question in committee and to require an affirmative rollcall vote of a majority of committee members to report a measure or recommendation to the House.…

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Cosponsors (9)

1 Democrat7 Republicans1 Independent