VoterlyH.Res. 61: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 648) making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 31) making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
116th Congress · Sponsored from New York · Passed a chamber
What this bill does
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 648 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019) and H.J.Res. 31 (FY2019 Department of Homeland Security appropriations). It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of February 1, 2019, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules. The resolution waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of a report from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of January 30, 2019, on the same day it is presented to the House, with respect to any resolution reported relating to a measure making or continuing appropriations for FY2019.
Key facts
- Status Passed a chamber
- Introduced 2019-01-22
- Policy area Congress
- Cosponsors 0
- Latest action Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] introduced H.Res. 61. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.Res. 61 do?
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 648 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019) and H.J.Res. 31 (FY2019 Department of Homeland Security appropriations). It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of February 1, 2019, for the Speaker of …
Who sponsored H.Res. 61?
Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D) of New York is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Res. 61?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.Res. 61 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "Passed a chamber." See the latest action above for details.