H.R. 1255 — Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2011
H.R. 1255 - Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2011
Hearing Information
Meeting Time
Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 4:00pm in H-313 The Capitol View Announcement »
Video
Bill Text
Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2011(as reported)
Hearing Documents
Rule PDF
Submitted for Record
Rule Information
COMMITTEE ACTION:
REPORTED BY A RECORD VOTE of 6-3 on Thursday, March 31, 2011.
FLOOR ACTION ON H.RES. 194:
Adopted by record vote of 229-187, after agreeing to the previous question by record vote of 230-187, after agreeing to consider the resolution by record vote of 219-172, on Friday, April 1, 2011.
MANAGERS: Woodall/Slaughter
1. Closed rule.
2. Provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and Minority Leader or their respective designees.
3. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
4. Provides that the bill shall be considered as read.
5. Waives all points of order against provisions in the bill.
6. Provides one motion to recommit.
Amendments (click each header to sort table ▲▼ by that column)
| # | Version # | Sponsor(s) | Party | Summary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Version 1 | Moran, James (VA) | Democrat | Unlike federal employees, Members of Congress and the President would receive their pay during a shutdown. This amendment would prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving their pay in the event of a government shutdown. | Submitted |
Committee Votes
Rules Committee Record Vote No. 60
Motion by Mr. McGovern to amend the rule to H.R. 1255 to report an open rule. Defeated 3-6.
Rules Committee Record Vote No. 61
Motion by Mr. Hastings of Florida to amend the rule to H.R. 1255 to make in order and provide the appropriate waivers for amendment #1, offered by Rep. Moran (VA). Defeated 3-6.
Rules Committee Record Vote No. 62
Motion by Mr. Polis to amend the rule to H.R. 1255 to provide 2 hours of debate on the underlying bill. Defeated 3-6.
Rules Committee Record Vote No. 63
Motion by Ms. Foxx to report the rule. Adopted 6-3.