Republicans pass legislation strengthening judicial independence protections

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Apr 19

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Jun 13

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House

Dec 12

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House · Roll 501

Recorded Dec 12, 2024

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Jan 3

SENATEVeto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.

Dec 23

HOUSEVetoed by President.

Dec 23

Vetoed by President.

Dec 20

HOUSEPresented to President.

Dec 20

Presented to President.

Dec 12

HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 12

HOUSEOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 173 (Roll no. 501). (text: CR H7116-7119)

Dec 12

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 173 (Roll no. 501). (text: CR H7116-7119)

Dec 12

HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Dec 12

HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 4199.

Dec 12

HOUSERule provides for consideration of H.R. 7673 and S. 4199. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7673 and S. 4199 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit on H.R. 7673 and one motion to commit on S. 4199. The resolution also provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5009 with one hour of general debate.

Dec 12

HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1612. (consideration: CR H7116-7124)

Dec 10

HOUSERule H. Res. 1612 passed House.

Dec 10

HOUSERules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1612 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7673 and S. 4199. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7673 and S. 4199 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit on H.R. 7673 and one motion to commit on S. 4199. The resolution also provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5009 with one hour of general debate.

Aug 6

HOUSEHeld at the desk.

Aug 6

HOUSEReceived in the House.

Aug 2

SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.

Aug 1

SENATEPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5750-5753; text: CR S5750-5752)

Aug 1

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5750-5753; text: CR S5750-5752)

Jun 18

SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 430.

Jun 18

SENATECommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Coons for Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Jun 18

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Coons for Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Jun 13

SENATECommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Apr 19

SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 19

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