Legislative subject term
Congressional officers and employees
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109 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Congressional Records Protection Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 704.
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-133. Additional and Minority views filed.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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USCP Empowerment Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police.
Became Public Law No: 119-95.
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Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.
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To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.
Received in the Senate.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 339.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
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A bill to improve the safety and security of Members of Congress, immediate family members of Members of Congress, and congressional staff.
Held at the desk.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
- H.R. 3838 (119th) Sep 30, 2025
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Received in the Senate.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 113.
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.
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Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3237; text: CR S3236)
- H.R. 1968 (119th) Mar 15, 2025
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
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Safe Storage Lockers for House Office Buildings Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Congressional Access to Military Posts Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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LOCAL Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Lead by Example Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to exclude employees of the offices of Members who serve on certain committees of the House from the allotment of the number of employees of the office who may hold security clearances processed by the Office of House Security if such employees are members of the armed forces who hold a security clearance issued by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Capitol Remembrance Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Secretary of the Senate.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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House Office of Legislative Counsel Modernization Act
Became Public Law No: 118-263.
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Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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CLEAN Congress Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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ACE Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 825.
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Electing officers of the House of Representatives.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.Res. 5 (119th) Jan 3, 2025
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution electing Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8; text: CR S8)
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A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8; text: CR S8)
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A resolution electing Robert M. Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8; text: CR S8)
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A resolution electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8; text: CR S8)
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A resolution electing Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7; text: CR S7)
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A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Secretary of the Senate.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7-8; text: CR S8)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Warnagiris.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7223-7224; text: CR S7243)
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A resolution amending the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7171; text: CR S7182-7183)
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Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Timely Stock Disclosure Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Baez.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6639-6640; text: CR S6637-6638)
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A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6467; text: CR S6457)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kelley.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6382; text: CR S6376)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Cudo.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6382; text: CR S6376)
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 8772 (118th) Jul 11, 2024
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 436.
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A resolution supporting Senate military-connected fellowship opportunities, and for other purposes.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4117)
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Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Miller.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2520-2521)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kenyon.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2246; text: CR S2244)
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Todd.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S97-98; text: CR S96)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Nformangum.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5968; text: CR S5965-5966)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Antonio.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5968; text: CR S5966)
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PUMP Technical Correction Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
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A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5366; text: CR S5362)
- H.R. 4364 (118th) Nov 2, 2023
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 235.
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To inform the Senate of the election of the Speaker.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution designating Betty K. Koed as Historian Emerita of the United States Senate.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5104; text: CR S5114)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Samsel.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5082-5083; text: CR S5091)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Sullivan.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5082-5083; text: CR S5091)
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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Electing the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Congressional Access to Bureaucratic Offices Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Safe Storage Lockers for House Office Buildings Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.
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PUMP Technical Correction Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Modernization.
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Horn.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4233; text: CR S4231-4232)
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Staff Safety Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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A resolution honoring the life of Lowell Palmer Weicker, Jr., former Senator for the State of Connecticut.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Sahady.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3585; text: CR S3625)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Bozell.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3585; text: CR S3625)
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A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Texas Tech University.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3585; text: CR S3625-3626)
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Healthy Families Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 136.
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 130.
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Hostetter.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2250; text: CR S2243)
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Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Neely.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1682; text: CR S1681)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Powell.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1377; text: CR S1392)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kelly.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1377; text: CR S1392)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Grillo.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S989; text: CR S1004-1005)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. GossJankowski.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S402; text: CR S401)
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Lead by Example Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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BLAST Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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PORTFOLIO Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Capitol Remembrance Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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CLEAN Congress Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.Res. 5 (118th) Jan 9, 2023
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Electing officers of the House of Representatives.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and election of the Speaker and the Clerk.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution to make effective appointment of Senate Legal Counsel.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7; text: CR S7)
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A resolution to make effective appointment of Deputy Senate Legal Counsel.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7; text: CR S7)
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