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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Requires specified rollcall votes recorded for Representative-elect Sessions and Representative-elect Fitzpatrick be deleted and the vote-totals for each of those rollcalls be adjusted accordingly, both in the Journal and in the Congressional Record.
Ratifies the election of Representative-elect Sessions to a standing committee and his participation in its proceedings. Considers the measures delivered by him to the Speaker for referral as introduced. Retains the numbers assigned.
Considers as valid: (1) any submissions to the Congressional Record by Representative-elect Sessions or Representative-elect Fitzpatrick; and (2) any cosponsor lists naming them.
Ratifies any non-voting participation by them in floor proceedings.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.Res. 27 as passed House without amendment on Jan 7, 2011. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.
House Jan 7, 2011
Relating to the status of certain actions taken by Members-elect
Passed
257 Yea 159 Nay 15 not voting · 3 present
Party-line vote 27 of 416 voting members broke with their own party: 27 Democrats.
DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present
434 members on this roll call, from the official House record. Party majorities need at least five voting members, so an independent never counts as breaking with a party.