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H.Res. 1499 · 119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedAug 31, 2026
Passed HouseSep 1, 2026

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 1, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 210–208. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Aug 31, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Sep 1, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 210 - 208 (Roll no. 288). (text: CR H5368) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Sep 1, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 210 - 208 (Roll no. 288). (text: CR H5368) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Sep 1, 2026On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 205 (Roll no. 287). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  5. Sep 1, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5387-5389)House floor actions
  6. Sep 1, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1499, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced 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. Sep 1, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1499.House floor actions
  8. Sep 1, 2026Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5368-5377)House floor actions
  9. Aug 31, 2026The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.House floor actions
  10. Aug 31, 2026Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 88.House floor actions
  11. Aug 31, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-785, by Ms. Foxx.House floor actions
  12. Aug 31, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-785, by Ms. Foxx.Library of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Sep 1, 2026 · HousePassed 210–208
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 207 yes, 5 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 2 yes, 203 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Sep 1, 2026 · HousePassed 212–205
    On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority
    R 211 yes, 0 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 205 noEach member · Record