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Read. Follow. Verify.House Rules for Upcoming Legislative Debates
Last action · April 29, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sponsor: Austin Scott
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What This Bill Does
This resolution sets the ground rules for how the U.S. House of Representatives will debate and vote on five major pieces of legislation, including the Farm Bill, school parental consent requirements, the federal budget, veteran memorial markers, and ethanol fuel standards.
This document dictates the specific procedures, debate time limits, and amendment processes for five significant federal bills, determining how and when these policies move toward a final vote.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
U.S. House of Representatives
Members must follow the specific debate and amendment procedures outlined in this resolution.
Department of Agriculture
The agency's programs are subject to reform and continuation through 2031 under H.R. 7567.
Public elementary and middle schools
Schools receiving federal funds would be required to obtain parental consent for gender-related record changes under H.R. 2616.
Key Facts
- Establishes the rules for floor debate on H.R. 7567 (Farm Bill), including a one-hour general debate limit.
- Mandates that H.R. 7567 will be considered using a specific substitute text (Rules Committee Print 119-22) as the base for amendments.
- Limits further amendments to H.R. 7567 to those specifically listed in the Rules Committee report.
- Sets the procedure for H.R. 2616, requiring one hour of debate and allowing for a motion to recommit.
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- Provides for the consideration of S. Con. Res. 33 (Federal Budget 2026-2035).
- Provides for the consideration of S. 1318 (Jewish servicemember grave identification).
- Provides for the consideration of H.R. 1346 (Ethanol/Clean Air Act waiver).
- Waives all points of order against the consideration of the listed bills and their specific amendments.
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Current status: signed.
Procedural history
9 actions- Apr 29, 2026HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 29, 2026HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 210 (Roll no. 141). (text: CR H3137)
- Apr 29, 2026HouseFloorPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 210 (Roll no. 141). (text: CR H3137)
- Apr 29, 2026HouseOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 210 (Roll no. 140). (consideration: CR H3145-3146)
- Apr 29, 2026HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1224.
- Apr 29, 2026HouseConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3137-3147)
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- Apr 29, 2026HousePlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
- Apr 29, 2026HouseThe resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
- Apr 29, 2026HouseThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-628, by Mr. Scott, Austin.
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Total
419
- Yes
- 213
- No
- 206
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (419)
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On Ordering the Previous Question
Total
430
- Yes
- 215
- No
- 210
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 5
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (2)
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Bundled Legislative Consideration
The resolution bundles five distinct policy areas—agriculture, education, budget, veterans, and environment—into a single procedural rule, indicating a push to clear a backlog of legislation.
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