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H.Res. 1299 · 119th Congress

Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment.

Passed HouseHousing and Community Development
IntroducedMay 19, 2026
Passed HouseMay 20, 2026

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, May 20, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. May 20, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. May 20, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 176). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. May 20, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 176). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. May 20, 2026Considered as unfinished business.House floor actions
  5. May 19, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
  6. May 19, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1299.House floor actions
  7. May 19, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3588-3624; text: CR H3588-3619)House floor actions
  8. May 19, 2026Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.House floor actions
  9. May 19, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Rules.House floor actions
  10. May 19, 2026Submitted in HouseHouse floor actions
  11. May 19, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. May 20, 2026 · HousePassed 396–13
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · needed two-thirds
    R 191 yes, 13 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 204 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Maxine Waters D-CA-43