H.Res. 1210 · 118th Congress

Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.

Introduced on May 8, 2024 by Clay Higgins (R-LA-3). 34 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (May 15, 2024): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
May 8, 2024
Cosponsors
34
0 from the other party
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers

Subjects

  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Clay HigginsR-LA-3Sponsor

Republicans · 34

Roll calls

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  1. On Agreeing to the Resolution
    May 15, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 223–185

History

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  1. May 8, 2024Introduced in House
  2. May 8, 2024Introduced in House
  3. May 8, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  4. May 8, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. May 8, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
  6. May 15, 2024 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1227 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 8146, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213 and H. Res. 1210. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213, and H. Res. 1210 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7343 and H.R. 8146 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, and H.R. 8146.
  7. May 15, 2024 · HouseRule H. Res. 1227 passed House.
  8. May 15, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1227. (consideration: CR H3239-3243)
  9. May 15, 2024 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 8146, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213 and H. Res. 1210. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213, and H. Res. 1210 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7343 and H.R. 8146 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, and H.R. 8146.
  10. May 15, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1210.
  11. May 15, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
  12. May 15, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1210, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  13. May 15, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3251-3252)
  14. May 15, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 185, 1 Present (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H3239-3240)House · Roll call 202
  15. May 15, 2024 · HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 185, 1 Present (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H3239-3240)House · Roll call 202
  16. May 15, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  1. The Immigration Hub, LLC2 reports
    $270K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2024.

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