Donald Norcross (D-NJ)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the House 221–201
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution directs the House of Representatives to proceed to the consideration of H.R. 5408. The bill H.R. 5408 aims to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act. The resolution waives all points of order against the consideration of the bill and its provisions. It also establishes specific rules for debate, allowing for one hour of equally divided debate. Finally, it instructs the Clerk to transmit a message to the Senate regarding the House's passage of the bill.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would union members be better off under this?
Accelerating contract negotiations helps workers secure agreed-upon terms and protections more quickly.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?
Accelerating the time-to-contract process under the National Labor Relations Act provides more efficient union bargaining and contract finalization.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Faster time-to-contract can reduce administrative friction and uncertainty for employers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision. Passed 221 yes · 201 no
06/09/2026 · Roll call 215 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”
- The House: a vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it A committee can hold a measure indefinitely. This asks the whole chamber to take it away from the committee and bring it to the floor. If it fails, the measure stays where it was. Motion to discharge agreed to 220 yes · 199 no
06/09/2026 · Roll call 212 · recorded as “On Motion to Discharge”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Accelerating workplace time-to-contract: The bill H.R. 5408 is intended to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would union members be better off under this? — Accelerating contract negotiations helps workers secure agreed-upon terms and protections more quickly. Would business owners be better off under this? — Faster time-to-contract can reduce administrative friction and uncertainty for employers.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — Accelerating the time-to-contract process under the National Labor Relations Act provides more efficient union bargaining and contract finalization.
- 6/9/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 201 (Roll no. 215). (text: CR H4014)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 201 (Roll no. 215). (text: CR H4014)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4029)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1140, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the yeas had prevailed. Mr. Walberg demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question was ordered without objection.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1140.
- Considered from the Discharge Calendar. (consideration: CR H4013-4017)
- Consideration initiated from the Discharge Calendar.
- On motion to discharge Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 199 (Roll no. 212).
- Mr. Norcross moved to discharge.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the rule, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Norcross motion to discharge.
- MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE - Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XV, Mr. Norcross called up motion No. 7, to discharge the Committee on Rules from further consideration of H. Res. 1140.
- NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE - Mr. Norcross notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to discharge the Committee on Rules from further consideration of H. Res. 1140 pursuant to clause 2(c) of rule XV.
- 5/20/2026
- Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mr. Norcross. Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
- 4/20/2026
- Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Norcross. Petition No: 119-19. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026042019">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
- 3/26/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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