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H.Res. 1156 · 119th Congress

Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

Passed HouseTaxation
IntroducedApr 9, 2026
Passed HouseApr 16, 2026

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Apr 16, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 219–207. From Iowa: Randy Feenstra cosponsors it. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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This resolution expresses support for tax policies that support working families and recognizes the tax relief enacted as part of the 2025 reconciliation act.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Apr 9, 2026).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Apr 16, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Apr 16, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Apr 16, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Apr 16, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2947-2948)House floor actions
  5. Apr 15, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1156, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  6. Apr 15, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.House floor actions
  7. Apr 15, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1156.House floor actions
  8. Apr 15, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.House floor actions
  9. Apr 15, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2913-2920; text: CR H2913)House floor actions
  10. Apr 15, 2026Rule H. Res. 1174 passed House.House floor actions
  11. Apr 15, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1174 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.House floor actions
  12. Apr 9, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
  13. Apr 9, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Apr 16, 2026 · HousePassed 219–207
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 215 yes, 0 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 3 yes, 207 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

From Iowa

Everyone else (24)

  • Jodey C. Arrington R-TX-19
  • Troy Balderson R-OH-12
  • Andy Barr R-KY-6
  • Aaron Bean R-FL-4
  • Stephanie I. Bice R-OK-5
  • Vern Buchanan R-FL-16
  • Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA-1
  • Brad Finstad R-MN-1
  • H. Morgan Griffith R-VA-9
  • Glenn Grothman R-WI-6
  • Kevin Hern R-OK-1
  • Erin Houchin R-IN-9
Show 12 more cosponsors
  • Wesley Hunt R-TX-38
  • Young Kim R-CA-40
  • Daniel Meuser R-PA-9
  • Carol D. Miller R-WV-1
  • Blake D. Moore R-UT-1
  • Nathaniel Moran R-TX-1
  • Michael K. Simpson R-ID-2
  • Adrian Smith R-NE-3
  • Lloyd Smucker R-PA-11
  • Dale W. Strong R-AL-5
  • Claudia Tenney R-NY-24
  • Beth Van Duyne R-TX-24