Resolutions of Inquiry

Resolutions of Inquiry
Author: Christopher M. Davis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2011
Genre: Resolutions, Legislative
ISBN:

A resolution of inquiry is a simple resolution making a direct request or demand of the President or the head of an executive department to furnish the House with specific factual information in the Administration's possession. Under the rules and precedents of the U.S. House of Representatives, such resolutions, if properly drafted, are given a privileged parliamentary status.

Congressional Record

Congressional Record
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1414
Release: 1952
Genre: Law
ISBN:

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Resolutions of Inquiry

Resolutions of Inquiry
Author: Christopher M. Davis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2009
Genre: Resolutions, Legislative
ISBN:

A resolution of inquiry is a simple resolution making a direct request or demand of the President or the head of an executive department to furnish the House with specific factual information in the Administration's possession. Under the rules and precedents of the U.S. House of Representatives, such resolutions, if properly drafted, are given a privileged parliamentary status.

Report of the Select Committee of the House of Representatives, Appointed Under the Resolution of January 6, 1873

Report of the Select Committee of the House of Representatives, Appointed Under the Resolution of January 6, 1873
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Credit Mobilier and Union Pacific Railroad
Publisher:
Total Pages: 800
Release: 1873
Genre: Bribery
ISBN:

Investigates allegations of bribery involving several United States representatives and senators and the Credit Mobilier of America. Sen. James W. Patterson (Republican, New Hampshire) in particular was accused of having profited from purchase of railroad stocks at prices greatly below their market value.