116th Congress > House > Vote 64

Date: January 30, 2019

Result: 249-163 (Failed)

Clerk session vote number: 65

Sponsor: WEXTON, Jennifer (D-VA)

Bill number: HRES79

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended

Description: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Government shutdowns are detrimental to the Nation and should not occur

Bill summary:

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) government shutdowns cause substantial damage; (2) shutting down the government is not an acceptable tactic or strategy for resolving differences; and (3) Congress must ensure the continued, uninterrupted operations of the government and its duty to protect and promote the security of the American people.

Bill titles: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Government shutdowns are detrimental to the Nation and should not occur.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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