Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
House Procedure: Speeding Up Votes on Budget Reconciliation
This resolution has been reported by the House Committee on Rules and is now waiting on the House Calendar for further action. It is currently active and ready for the full House to consider it. There is no companion bill for this measure.
Legislative Progress
This is a standard tool used by House leadership to manage the schedule for major legislation. Since the majority party controls the Rules Committee, these resolutions typically pass.
Key Points
- This resolution changes the normal voting rules in the House of Representatives for a short time. Usually, the House must wait one day before voting on certain rules unless a large majority agrees to move faster.
- This change allows the House to vote on a major budget bill the same day it is introduced. This helps the majority party pass their main goals more quickly by skipping the standard waiting period.
- The rule only applies to a specific type of legislation called a reconciliation bill. These bills are often used for big changes to taxes or government spending and only need a simple majority to pass.
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Milestones
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
The resolution waives a requirement of clause 6(a) of Rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-685, by Ms. Foxx.
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Official Title
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
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