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H.Res. 426 · 119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 31) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act"; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedMay 19, 2025
Passed HouseMay 20, 2025

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, May 20, 2025: 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 S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31, which nullify specified agency rules, and certain resolutions related to establishing budgetary levels for FY2025 through FY2034.

The resolution waives all points of order against the consideration of S.J. Res. 13, which nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of the Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency titled Business Combinations Under the Bank Merger Act, and S.J. Res. 31, which nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act.

The resolution also waives a House rule requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of May 23, 2025, relating to Title II of H.Con. Res. 14. Title II sets forth instructions to House and Senate committees to develop legislation related to budgetary levels for FY2025 through FY2034.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, May 19, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. May 20, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. May 20, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 210 - 208 (Roll no. 135). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. May 20, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 210 - 208 (Roll no. 135). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. May 20, 2025On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207 (Roll no. 134). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  5. May 20, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2166-2168 )House floor actions
  6. May 20, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 426, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that 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. May 20, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 426.House floor actions
  8. May 20, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2159-2166)House floor actions
  9. May 19, 2025The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.House floor actions
  10. May 19, 2025Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 28.House floor actions
  11. May 19, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-105, by Mr. Langworthy.House floor actions
  12. May 19, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-105, by Mr. Langworthy.Library of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. May 20, 2025 · HousePassed 210–208
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 210 yes, 1 noD 0 yes, 207 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. May 20, 2025 · HousePassed 215–207
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority
    R 215 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 207 noEach member · Record