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H.Res. 977 · 119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedJan 7, 2026
Passed HouseJan 7, 2026

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jan 7, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 214–212. 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 the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Jan 7, 2026).

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. Jan 7, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Jan 7, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H113) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Jan 7, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H113) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Jan 7, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H122)House floor actions
  5. Jan 7, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to H. Res. 977 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  6. Jan 7, 2026On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 2). (consideration: CR H121) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  7. Jan 7, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H121)House floor actions
  8. Jan 7, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 977, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced 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
  9. Jan 7, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 977.House floor actions
  10. Jan 7, 2026Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H112-120)House floor actions
  11. Jan 7, 2026The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.House floor actions
  12. Jan 7, 2026Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 52.House floor actions
  13. Jan 7, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-424, by Mrs. Houchin.House floor actions
  14. Jan 7, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-424, by Mrs. Houchin.Library of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jan 7, 2026 · HousePassed 214–212
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 214 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 212 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Jan 7, 2026 · HousePassed 213–211
    On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority
    R 213 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 211 noEach member · Record