Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
USA118th CongressHRES-918| House
| Updated: 12/13/2023
Kelly Armstrong
Republican Representative
North Dakota
Rules Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution directs specified committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist to impeach President Biden. The resolution also adopts H. Res. 917, which, related to the inquiry, authorizes initiation of or intervention in certain judicial proceedings by the committees and continues the committees' subpoena authority. Specifically, the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary must continue their investigations, as set forth in the memorandum issued by the chairs of such committees entitled Impeachment Inquiry , dated September 27, 2023. The resolution also sets forth additional committee authorities for conducting proceedings related to the inquiry.
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HRES 116-660Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 54.
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 118-314.
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Cole called up H. Res. 918 and asked for its immediate consideration.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6877-6889)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 918.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 918, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6922-6923)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 212 (Roll no. 719). (consideration: CR H6922)
View VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 212 (Roll no. 720). (text: CR H6877-6878)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
USA118th CongressHRES-918| House
| Updated: 12/13/2023
This resolution directs specified committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist to impeach President Biden. The resolution also adopts H. Res. 917, which, related to the inquiry, authorizes initiation of or intervention in certain judicial proceedings by the committees and continues the committees' subpoena authority. Specifically, the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary must continue their investigations, as set forth in the memorandum issued by the chairs of such committees entitled Impeachment Inquiry , dated September 27, 2023. The resolution also sets forth additional committee authorities for conducting proceedings related to the inquiry.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 116-660Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 54.
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 118-314.
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Cole called up H. Res. 918 and asked for its immediate consideration.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6877-6889)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 918.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 918, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6922-6923)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 212 (Roll no. 719). (consideration: CR H6922)
View VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 212 (Roll no. 720). (text: CR H6877-6878)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Kelly Armstrong
Republican Representative
North Dakota
Rules Committee
Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Congressional committeesCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsEvidence and witnessesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHouse Committee on Oversight and ReformHouse Committee on the JudiciaryHouse Committee on Ways and MeansHouse of RepresentativesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLegislative rules and procedurePresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents