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H.Res. 590 · 119th Congress

Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedJul 17, 2025
Passed HouseJul 18, 2025

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jul 18, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 216–213. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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This resolution adopts H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, as amended by the Senate. Specifically, upon the resolution's passage, the House is deemed to have agreed to the Senate amendment and passed H.R. 4.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Jul 17, 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. Jul 18, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Jul 18, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 213 (Roll no. 203). (text: CR H3451) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Jul 18, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 213 (Roll no. 203). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Jul 17, 2025On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 202). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  5. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 590.House floor actions
  6. Jul 17, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3451)House floor actions
  7. Jul 17, 2025The resolution provides that the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, with the Senate amendment thereto, and have concurred in the Senate amendment.House floor actions
  8. Jul 17, 2025Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 38.House floor actions
  9. Jul 17, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-208, by Ms. Foxx.House floor actions
  10. Jul 17, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-208, by Ms. Foxx.Library of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jul 18, 2025 · HousePassed 216–213
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 216 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 211 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Jul 17, 2025 · HousePassed 218–211
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority
    R 218 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 211 noEach member · Record