HRES-1612 : Still Just a Bill

H. Res. 1612 is a resolution providing for the consideration of three separate bills in the House of Representatives:

  • H.R. 7673: A bill that would prevent the Secretary of Energy from setting or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers if those standards are not cost-effective or technologically feasible. The resolution outlines the debate time and procedures for amendments.
  • S. 4199: A bill that would authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships into permanent positions. Similar to H.R. 7673, the resolution specifies debate time and amendment procedures.
  • H.R. 5009: A bill to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs. The resolution allows for a motion to concur with a Senate amendment to the bill, using the text of Rules Committee Print 118-52. It also allocates debate time and allows the chair of the Committee on Armed Services to insert explanatory material into the Congressional Record.

In essence, H. Res. 1612 sets the rules and parameters for how the House will debate and vote on these three distinct pieces of legislation.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-12-10FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-12-10VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 207 (Roll no. 495). (text: CR H6549-6550)House floor actions
2024-12-10VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 205 (Roll no. 494).House floor actions
2024-12-10FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6556-6557)House floor actions
2024-12-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1612, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Leger Fernandez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-12-10FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1612.House floor actions
2024-12-10FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6549-6555)House floor actions
2024-12-10CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 99.House floor actions
2024-12-10FloorThe resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7673 and S. 4199 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit on H.R. 7673 and one motion to commit on S. 4199. The resolution also provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5009 with one hour of general debate.House floor actions
2024-12-10CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-825, by Mr. Scott, Austin.House floor actions
2024-12-10IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure

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