Michelle Fischbach (R-MN)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.
A Republican 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 216–205
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
H. Res. 122 sets the rules for considering a bill called H.R. 77 in the House of Representatives. This underlying bill deals with amending chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to allow for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules. The resolution waives all points of order against the consideration of the bill and against its provisions. It orders the previous question on the bill and any amendments to final passage without intervening motion. The process allows for one hour of debate that is equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their designees. Finally, it allows for one motion to recommit.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill enables en bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval for 'midnight rules,' which streamlines the process for Congress to overturn agency regulations.
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution establishes specific procedural rules for debating and considering the underlying bill H.R. 77.
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 216 yes · 205 no
02/11/2025 · Roll call 39 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”
- The House: a vote to stop debate and move to the decision A House procedural vote that closes off further debate and amendments. It is about the schedule, not the substance, and it usually falls along party lines. Previous question agreed to 210 yes · 184 no
02/11/2025 · Roll call 38 · recorded as “On Ordering the Previous Question”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- By providing for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their designees, the resolution ensures that both sides of the aisle have a fair chance to discuss the bill before the House votes on it.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions detailing negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill enables en bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval for 'midnight rules,' which streamlines the process for Congress to overturn agency regulations. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution establishes specific procedural rules for debating and considering the underlying bill H.R. 77.
- 2/11/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 205 (Roll no. 39). (text: CR H623)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 205 (Roll no. 39). (text: CR H623)
- On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 184 (Roll no. 38).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H629-630)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 122, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 122.
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H623-629)
- 2/10/2025
- The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-3, by Mrs. Fischbach.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 3.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
- Bill introduced.
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