HRES-426 : Still Just a Bill

This is a House Resolution (H. Res. 426) from the 119th Congress. Passed on May 20, 2025, it outlines the procedures for the House of Representatives to consider two joint resolutions:

  • S.J. Res. 13: This joint resolution concerns congressional disapproval of a rule from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act. The resolution waives points of order, meaning standard procedural objections are not allowed. It sets aside one hour for debate, divided between the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services, and allows one motion to commit (to send the resolution back to committee for further consideration).
  • S.J. Res. 31: This joint resolution concerns congressional disapproval of a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) related to the reclassification of major sources as area sources under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. Similar to S.J. Res. 13, it waives points of order, allocates one hour of debate divided between the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and permits one motion to commit.
  • Waiver of Rule XIII Clause 6(a): The resolution also waives the requirement for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House. This waiver applies to any resolution reported through the legislative day of May 23, 2025, related to a measure providing for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (likely a budget resolution). This makes it easier to quickly consider budget-related measures.

In essence, H. Res. 426 streamlines the process for the House to debate and vote on disapproving banking and environmental regulations, as well as facilitating the consideration of budget reconciliation measures.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-05-20FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-05-20VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 210 - 208 (Roll no. 135).House floor actions
2025-05-20VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207 (Roll no. 134).House floor actions
2025-05-20FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2166-2168 )House floor actions
2025-05-20FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 426, 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
2025-05-20FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 426.House floor actions
2025-05-20FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2159-2166)House floor actions
2025-05-19CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 28.House floor actions
2025-05-19FloorThe resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.House floor actions
2025-05-19CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-105, by Mr. Langworthy.House floor actions

Vote Predictions

Sponsor :

Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure

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