H.Res. 591 · 109th Congress
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
- Stage
- Did not pass
- Sponsor
- Nancy Pelosi
- Introduced
- 2005-12-08
- Latest action
- 2005-12-08 · On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 188 (Roll no. 622).
Summary
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) denounces the culture of corruption exhibited by the Republican Leadership and the ongoing resort to illegitimate actions taken to pass legislation like the Prescription Drug bill under false pretenses; (2) rejects the practice of improperly holding votes open beyond a reasonable period of time for the sole purpose of circumventing the will of the House; and (3) directs the Speaker to take such steps as necessary to prevent any further abuse.