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114th Congress > House > Vote 829
Clerk session vote number: 129
Sponsor: RYAN, Paul D. (R-WI)
Description: Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674
Bill summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Authorizes the Speaker to appear as
amicus curiae
on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of
United States, et al. v. Texas, et al.
, No. 15-674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Requires the House
Office of General Counsel, at the Speaker's direction, to represent the House in connection with the filing of any
amicus curiae
brief pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose.
Bill titles: Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.
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