Relating to the status of certain actions taken by Members-elect.

(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.

[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 27 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 27

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                       January 7, 2011.
Whereas, Representative-elect Sessions and Representative-elect Fitzpatrick were 
        not administered the oath of office pursuant to the third clause in 
        article VI of the Constitution until after the completion of legislative 
        business on January 6, 2011; and
Whereas, the votes cast by Representative-elect Sessions and Representative-
        elect Fitzpatrick on rollcalls 3 through 8 therefore were nullities: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That--
            (1) the votes recorded for Representative-elect Sessions and 
        Representative-elect Fitzpatrick on rollcalls 3 through 8 be deleted and 
        the vote-totals for each of those rollcalls be adjusted accordingly, 
        both in the Journal and in the Congressional Record;
            (2) the election of Representative-elect Sessions to a standing 
        committee and his participation in its proceedings be ratified;
            (3) the measures delivered to the Speaker for referral by 
        Representative-elect Sessions be considered as introduced and retain the 
        numbers assigned;
            (4) any submissions to the Congressional Record by Representative-
        elect Sessions or Representative-elect Fitzpatrick be considered as 
        valid;
            (5) any cosponsor lists naming Representative-elect Sessions or 
        Representative-elect Fitzpatrick be considered as valid; and
            (6) any non-voting participation by Representative-elect Sessions or 
        Representative-elect Fitzpatrick in proceedings on the floor be 
        ratified.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.