What it does
SourcedThis resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Feb 9, 2026).
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What has happened
Sourced- Feb 10, 2026Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 60). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Recorded votes
Sourced- Feb 10, 2026 · HouseFailed 214–217On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
- Feb 10, 2026 · HousePassed 216–214On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority