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H.Res. 1009 · 119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedJan 20, 2026
Passed HouseJan 21, 2026

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jan 21, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 213–210. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Jan 20, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. Jan 21, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Jan 21, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H1131-1132) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Jan 21, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H1131-1132) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Jan 21, 2026On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 210 (Roll no. 34). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  5. Jan 21, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1138-1139)House floor actions
  6. Jan 21, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1009, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced 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
  7. Jan 21, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1009.House floor actions
  8. Jan 21, 2026Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1131-1138)House floor actions
  9. Jan 20, 2026The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.House floor actions
  10. Jan 20, 2026Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 55.House floor actions
  11. Jan 20, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-459, by Mr. Scott, Austin.House floor actions
  12. Jan 20, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-459, by Mr. Scott, Austin.Library of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jan 21, 2026 · HousePassed 213–210
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 213 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 210 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Jan 21, 2026 · HousePassed 212–210
    On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority
    R 212 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 210 noEach member · Record