H.Res. 12 · 118th Congress

Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced on Jan 9, 2023 by Jim Jordan (R-OH-4). 2 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Feb 1, 2023): UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Franklin, C. Scott asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding section 1(a)(2)(A) of House Resolution 12 (as amended by section 1(c) of House Resolution 78), and the order of the House of today, the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government be composed of not more than 21 Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner appointed by the Speaker, of whom not more than 9 shall be appointed in consultation with the Minority Leader. Agreed to without objection.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jan 9, 2023
Cosponsors
2
0 from the other party
Policy area
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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers

Subjects

  • Congressional committees
  • Congressional operations and organization
  • Congressional oversight
  • Congressional-executive branch relations
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Government studies and investigations
  • House Committee on the Judiciary
  • House of Representatives
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

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Jim JordanR-OH-4Sponsor

Republicans · 2

Roll calls

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  1. On Agreeing to the Resolution
    Jan 10, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 221–211

History

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  1. Jan 9, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jan 9, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Jan 9, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Rules.
  4. Jan 10, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H129-143)
  5. Jan 10, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 12.
  6. Jan 10, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  7. Jan 10, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 12, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
  8. Jan 10, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H144-145)
  9. Jan 10, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 211 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H129-130)House · Roll call 27
  10. Jan 10, 2023 · HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 211 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H129-130)House · Roll call 27
  11. Jan 10, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  12. Feb 1, 2023 · HouseUNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Reschenthaler asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding section 1(a)(2)(A) of House Resolution 12 (as amended by section 1(c) of House Resolution 78), the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government be composed of the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, together with not more than 19 other Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner appointed by the Speaker, of whom not more than 8 shall be appointed in consultation with the minority leader. Agreed to without objection.
  13. Feb 1, 2023 · HouseUNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Franklin, C. Scott asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding section 1(a)(2)(A) of House Resolution 12 (as amended by section 1(c) of House Resolution 78), and the order of the House of today, the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government be composed of not more than 21 Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner appointed by the Speaker, of whom not more than 9 shall be appointed in consultation with the Minority Leader. Agreed to without objection.

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