What it does
SourcedThis resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, May 19, 2026).
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What has happened
Sourced- May 20, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 208 - 207 (Roll no. 186). (text: CR H3632-3633) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Recorded votes
Sourced- May 20, 2026 · HousePassed 208–207On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
- May 20, 2026 · HousePassed 209–207On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority