HRES-1341 : Still Just a Bill

H. Res. 1341 is a resolution reported in the House of Representatives that outlines the rules for debating and considering five separate legislative items. Specifically, it sets the terms for considering:

  1. H.R. 8281: A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. The resolution waives points of order against the bill and provides for one hour of debate followed by a motion to recommit.
  2. H.J. Res. 165: A joint resolution disapproving a Department of Education rule related to non-discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs receiving federal funding. The resolution waives points of order and allows for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit.
  3. H.R. 8772: A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The resolution sets the terms for amendments and waives points of order against the bill.
  4. H.R. 7700: A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from setting or enforcing energy conservation standards for dishwashers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible. The resolution waives points of order and provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit.
  5. H.R. 7637: A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from setting or enforcing energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible. The resolution waives points of order and provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit.

In essence, this resolution is a procedural measure that governs how the House will debate and vote on these five distinct pieces of legislation.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-07-09FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-07-09VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 205 - 201 (Roll no. 339). (text: CR H4486-4487)House floor actions
2024-07-09VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 186 (Roll no. 338).House floor actions
2024-07-09FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4495-4497)House floor actions
2024-07-09FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1341, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-09FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1341.House floor actions
2024-07-09FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4486-4495)House floor actions
2024-07-09CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.House floor actions
2024-07-09FloorThe resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.House floor actions
2024-07-09CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-578, by Mr. Burgess.House floor actions
2024-07-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Michael C. Burgess [R] (TX-26)
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure

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