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H.Res. 122 · 119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedFeb 10, 2025
Passed HouseFeb 11, 2025

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Feb 11, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 216–205. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Feb 11, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 205 (Roll no. 39). (text: CR H623) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Feb 11, 2025 · HousePassed 216–205
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 216 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 205 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Feb 11, 2025 · HousePassed 210–184
    On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority
    R 210 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 184 noEach member · Record