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Does a Motion to Recommit with Instructions Kill the Bill? The answer is no. Under Republican control in the 112th and 113th Congress, the Rules of the House were adopted on January 3, 2013 by a vote of 228-196 (Roll Call #6, First Session). Those Rules state that a motion to recommit with instructions is NOT sent back to committee.
What is a Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule?
Defeating the previous question gives the minority party the opportunity to decide what bill or amendments the House will consider. When the motion for the previous question is defeated, control of the time passes to the Member who led the opposition to ordering the previous question. That Member, because he or she then controls the time, may offer an amendment to the rule, or yield for the purpose of amendment. In essence, defeat of the previous question gives the minority party control of the floor and of the schedule for the U.S. House of Representatives, pertaining to the Rule that is being debated.
"Vladimir Putin's unprecedented assault on our democracy should outrage every American. Yet while House Democrats are unanimously standing up to protect the integrity of our elections, Republicans have sat on their hands while President-elect Trump praises Putin and tries to discredit, disparage and dismantle the U.S. Intelligence Community.
"While President-elect Trump tries to discredit and disregard the conclusions of the U.S. intelligence community, strong Democratic voices on the Intelligence Committee are more important than ever," said Leader Pelosi. "Congressman Denny Heck has consistently shown he has the judgment and the values to serve as a member of the House Intelligence Committee. In this important new role, Congressman Heck will help lead our efforts to strengthen America's national security and defend our democracy from Vladimir Putin's meddling."
"The American people share in the outrage at the terror attack on Israelis in Jerusalem yesterday. Our hearts and prayers are with the victims, with those recovering in hospitals, and with the loved ones of those whose lives were taken.
"The United States' commitment to Israel's security is and will remain unbreakable. As partners and allies, we are committed to working together to defeat terrorism and to strengthen the security of Israel."
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"Our hearts ache for those killed in this senseless attack, and we pray for the swift recovery of all who were wounded. No words can replace the loss of loved ones. No moments of silence can quiet the voices across America calling for action.
"The report released today should be required reading for anyone who cares about our democracy and our national security.
Leader Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. Today is the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, the visit of the Magi. Epiphany. I always pray on this day that we will all have a wonderful epiphany coming together this week in the first week of the new Congress.
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