H. Res. 598 (119th Congress) — H. Res. 598 (the rule that deemed a non-binding Epstein resolution adopted)

H. Res. 598 (119th Congress) — H. Res. 598 (the rule that deemed a non-binding Epstein resolution adopted). Every recorded vote below is cited to the official government record.

The instruments

H. Res. 598 (119th Congress) — Epstein Files (Block 2)

Killed a binding Epstein files vote — swapped a binding release vote for a toothless non-binding resolution deemed adopted, so the files stayed hidden.

A special rule is not a law about Epstein records; it is the instrument that decided the House would not vote on them. Filed as a cause for the reasons set out in epstein_files_withheld_from_the_public.yaml. · The official record

Where Epstein Files (Block 2) was put to a vote

StageThe questionDateTallyWhat we could not get
House voteMotion by Mr. McGovern to strike all after the resolved clause and instead provide for immediate consideration of H.R. 4405

Sources

  1. The official record this row was taken from (rules.house.gov)
  2. Full text of H. Res. 598 (www.congress.gov)
  3. Status, actions and votes (www.congress.gov)