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H.Res. 432 · 119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedMay 20, 2025
Passed HouseDec 11, 2025

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Dec 11, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 232–194. In the House, Iowa's representatives split: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn yes.

What it does

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This resolution provides for immediate consideration by the House of Representatives of H.R. 2550, the Protect America's Workforce Act, a bill nullifying Executive Order 14251, entitled Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs (issued on March 27, 2025).

The Executive Order excludes specified federal agencies from substantive and procedural requirements that generally apply to federal employees' labor organizing and collective bargaining, as well as respective management obligations.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, May 20, 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. Dec 11, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Dec 11, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 194 (Roll no. 331). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Dec 11, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 194 (Roll no. 331). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Dec 11, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5794-5795)House floor actions
  5. Dec 10, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 432, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Guthrie demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  6. Dec 10, 2025The previous question was ordered without objection.House floor actions
  7. Dec 10, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 432.House floor actions
  8. Dec 10, 2025Considered from the Discharge Calendar. (consideration: CR H5520-5522; text: CR H5521)House floor actions
  9. Dec 10, 2025Consideration initiated from the Discharge Calendar.House floor actions
  10. Dec 10, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the rule, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Golden (ME) motion to discharge.House floor actions
  11. Dec 10, 2025MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE - Pursuant to clause 2 of Rule XV, Mr. Golden (ME) called up motion No. 3, to discharge the Committee on Rules from further consideration of H. Res. 432.House floor actions
  12. Dec 10, 2025On motion to discharge Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 200 (Roll no. 321). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  13. Dec 10, 2025Mr. Golden (ME) moved to discharge.House floor actions
  14. Dec 9, 2025NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE - Mr. Golden (ME) notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to discharge the Committee on Rules from further consideration of H.Res. 432 pursuant to clause 2(c) of rule XV. The Chair announced that the House will entertain the gentleman's motion within two legislative days.House floor actions
  15. Nov 17, 2025Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mr. Golden (ME). Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 3. (consideration: CR H4702)House floor actions
  16. Jun 4, 2025Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Golden (ME). Petition No: 119-6. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025060406">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)House floor actions
  17. May 20, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Rules.House floor actions
  18. May 20, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
  19. May 20, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Dec 11, 2025 · HousePassed 232–194
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 22 yes, 194 noD 210 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Dec 10, 2025 · HousePassed 222–200
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Motion to Discharge · needed a majority
    R 13 yes, 200 noD 209 yes, 0 noEach member · Record