Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

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Bill Number

HRES 225

Introduced

May 20, 2013

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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Canada Congress Congressional-executive branch relations Constitution and constitutional amendments House of Representatives Legislative rules and procedure Licensing and registrations Oil and gas Pipelines Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

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Summary

Prohibits the House of Representatives from considering H.R. 3 (Northern Route Approval Act) because: (1) it violates Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House, and (2) it affects the dignity and integrity of the House proceedings since it is unconstitutional.

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May 20, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
May 20, 2013

Introduced in House

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