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H.Res. 1115 · 119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedMar 16, 2026
Passed HouseMar 17, 2026

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Mar 17, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 196–193.

What it does

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This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Mar 16, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. Mar 17, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Mar 17, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 196 - 193 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H2538) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Mar 17, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 196 - 193 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H2538) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Mar 17, 2026On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 196 - 192 (Roll no. 90). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  5. Mar 17, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2546-2547)House floor actions
  6. Mar 17, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1115, 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
  7. Mar 17, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1115.House floor actions
  8. Mar 17, 2026Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2538-2544)House floor actions
  9. Mar 16, 2026The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.House floor actions
  10. Mar 16, 2026Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 66.House floor actions
  11. Mar 16, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-554, by Ms. Foxx.House floor actions
  12. Mar 16, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-554, by Ms. Foxx.Library of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Mar 17, 2026 · HousePassed 196–193
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 196 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 193 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Mar 17, 2026 · HousePassed 196–192
    On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority
    R 196 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 192 noEach member · Record