James McGovern (D-MA)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
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 224–202
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. 1834. It aims to advance policy priorities intended to break gridlock. The resolution waives all points of order against the consideration of the bill. It also establishes specific rules for considering amendments in the nature of a substitute. Furthermore, it limits debate to one hour and allows for one motion to recommit.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution limits debate to one hour and restricts the amendment process, which reduces public discussion and oversight of the bill.
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 224 yes · 202 no
01/08/2026 · Roll call 10 · 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 221 yes · 205 no
01/07/2026 · Roll call 4 · recorded as “On Motion to Discharge”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Policy Advancement: The resolution seeks to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock through the consideration of H.R. 1834.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Debate and Oversight: The resolution limits debate to one hour and restricts the ability to move motions except for one motion to recommit, which may limit the scope of discussion on the bill.
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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution limits debate to one hour and restricts the amendment process, which reduces public discussion and oversight of the bill.
- 1/8/2026
- 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: 224 - 202 (Roll no. 10).
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 202 (Roll no. 10).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H212-213)
- 1/7/2026
- Mr. Jeffries moved to discharge.
- On motion to discharge Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 205 (Roll no. 4).
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 780, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Weber (TX) 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. 780.
- Considered from the Discharge Calendar. (consideration: CR H122-126; text: CR H123)
- Consideration initiated from the Discharge Calendar.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the rule, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Jeffries motion to discharge.
- MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE - Pursuant to clause 2 of Rule XV, Mr. Jeffries called up motion No. 4, to discharge the Committee on Rules from further consideration of H. Res. 780.
- 1/6/2026
- NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE - Mr. Jeffries notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to discharge the Committee on Rules from further consideration of H. Res. 780 pursuant to clause 2(c) of rule XV. The Chair announced that the House will entertain the gentleman's motion within two legislative days.
- 12/17/2025
- Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mr. Jeffries. Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 4. (consideration: CR H6019-6020)
- 11/12/2025
- Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Jeffries. Petition No: 119-10. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025111210">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
- 9/30/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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