Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) 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: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.

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1. Mar 25, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2. Mar 25, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 207 (Roll no. 76). (text: CR H1232) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
3. Mar 25, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 207 (Roll no. 76). (text: CR H1232) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
4. Mar 25, 2025On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 75). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
5. Mar 25, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1239-1241)House floor actions
6. Mar 25, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 242, 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 25, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 242.House floor actions
8. Mar 25, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1232-1238)House floor actions
9. Mar 24, 2025The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75 under a closed rule, and provides for consideration of H.R. 1048 under a structured rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.House floor actions
10. Mar 24, 2025Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 12.House floor actions
11. Mar 24, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-38, by Ms. Foxx.House floor actions
12. Mar 24, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-38, by Ms. Foxx.Library of Congress

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1. Mar 25, 2025 · HousePassed 214–207
   Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
   On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
   R 214 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 207 noEach member · Record