H.R. 5314 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Protecting Our Democracy Act
H.R. 5314 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the house — introduced on Sep 21, 2021, sponsored by Adam B. Schiff with 168 co-sponsors. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 21, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 168
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Protecting Our Democracy Act This bill addresses issues involving (1) abuses of presidential power; (2) checks and balances, accountability, and transparency; and (3) election integrity and security. Specifically, regarding abuses of presidential power, the bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the President to submit to Congress specified materials relating to certain pardons, prohibits presidential self-pardons,…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Adam B. Schiff (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 168 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 21, 2021
- Passed the HouseDec 9, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Dec 13, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Dec 9, 2021 · Passed220–208 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Dec 9, 2021 · Failed212–217
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Dec 9, 2021
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Dec 9, 2021
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Dec 9, 2021
- Protecting Our Democracy ActHouse · Dec 9, 2021
- Protecting Our Democracy ActHouse · Dec 9, 2021
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Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Committee on House Administration
- Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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