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H.Res. 177 · 119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedMar 3, 2025
Passed HouseMar 4, 2025

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Mar 4, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 211–209. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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This resolution provides for the House of Representatives to consider the following measures:

• H.J. Res.42, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment;

• H.J. Res. 61, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing; and

• S.J. Res. 11, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources.

Under the resolution, all points of order against consideration of each measure are waived; the measures shall be considered as read; and all points of order against provisions in the measures are waived. The resolution further provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on each measure (and any amendment thereto) to final passage without intervening motion except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 3, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. Mar 4, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Mar 4, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 209 (Roll no. 57). (text: CR H955) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Mar 4, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 209 (Roll no. 57). (text: CR H955) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Mar 4, 2025On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 196 - 187 (Roll no. 56). (consideration: CR H961) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  5. Mar 4, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H961-962)House floor actions
  6. Mar 4, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 177, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  7. Mar 4, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 177.House floor actions
  8. Mar 4, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H955-960)House floor actions
  9. Mar 3, 2025The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.House floor actions
  10. Mar 3, 2025Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 5.House floor actions
  11. Mar 3, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-8, by Mr. Langworthy.House floor actions
  12. Mar 3, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-8, by Mr. Langworthy.Library of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Mar 4, 2025 · HousePassed 211–209
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 211 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 209 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Mar 4, 2025 · HousePassed 196–187
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority
    R 196 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 187 noEach member · Record