H.Res. 708 (112th): Relating to the consideration of House Report 112-546 and an accompanying resolution, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 706) authorizing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas.

Introduced:
Jun 27, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Richard Nugent [R-FL5]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on June 28, 2012. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Jun 27, 2012
Reported by Committee Jun 27, 2012
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Jun 28, 2012
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Jun 28, 2012 2:07 p.m.
Passed 254/173

Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Rules

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Last updated Jun 28, 2012.
2 pages

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6/28/2012--Passed House without amendment.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
The summary of that version is repeated here.) Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Rept. 112-546, and an accompanying resolution, concerning compliance by Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General of the United States, with subpoenas related to investigation by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform into the Department of Justice (DOJ) operation known as "Fast and Furious." Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 706, authorizing the Committee to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings in any federal court of competent jurisdiction to enforce such subpoenas.

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