H.Res. 953: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.

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This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Dec 17, 2025).

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What has happened

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Dec 17, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
Dec 17, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 344). (text: CR H5947) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
Dec 17, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 344). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Dec 17, 2025On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 203 (Roll no. 343). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
Dec 17, 2025DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 953.House floor actions
Dec 17, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 953.House floor actions
Dec 17, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5947-5956)House floor actions
Dec 17, 2025The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6703 and H.R. 498 under a closed rule and H.R. 3492 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.House floor actions
Dec 17, 2025Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 51.House floor actions
Dec 17, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-411, by Mr. Griffith.House floor actions
Dec 17, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-411, by Mr. Griffith.Library of Congress

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Dec 17, 2025 · HousePassed 213–209
Iowa: Randy Feenstra did not vote, Ashley Hinson did not vote, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn did not vote
On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
R 213 yes, 1 noD 0 yes, 208 noEach member · Record

1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)

Dec 17, 2025 · HousePassed 204–203
Iowa: Randy Feenstra did not vote, Ashley Hinson did not vote, Mariannette Miller-Meeks did not vote, Zachary Nunn did not vote
On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority
R 204 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 203 noEach member · Record