Scheduling Votes on Government Funding, D.C. Taxes, and Mining
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This resolution is a procedural step that sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will debate and vote on three separate pieces of legislation. It determines how much time lawmakers have to speak and what types of changes can be made to the bills before the final vote.
- One of the main items scheduled is a large spending plan to fund the government through September 30, 2026. This is a necessary step to keep federal agencies running and prevent a government shutdown.
- The House will also vote on whether to block a tax law recently passed by the local government in Washington, D.C. Because D.C. is a federal district, Congress has the power to step in and cancel local laws they do not agree with.
- The final item involves a vote on a bill that would make certain mining rules permanent. These rules are designed to encourage the mining of minerals within the United States that are used for manufacturing and technology.
Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 215 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H1951-1952)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 215 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H1951-1952)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 210 (Roll no. 51). (consideration: CR H1959-1960)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1959-1960)
Vote Results
2 votesOn Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090) to codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes.
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