Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1383) commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts; and for other purposes.
House Rules for Defense, State Department, and Social Security Bills
This resolution is currently being debated in the House of Representatives. A final vote on the measure was delayed and will be scheduled for a later time. It is actively moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
This is a standard procedural step that the majority party uses to move their main agenda forward. These rules almost always pass along party lines.
Key Points
- This resolution sets the ground rules for how the House will debate and vote on four different pieces of legislation. It limits the amount of time for debate and decides which changes, or amendments, can be proposed by lawmakers on the House floor.
- The biggest item covered is the 2027 defense bill, which funds the military, construction projects on bases, and energy programs related to national defense. It also sets the number of people who can serve in the military for the upcoming year.
- Lawmakers will also use these rules to discuss a spending bill for national security and the State Department. This includes money for international programs and diplomatic efforts through September 2027.
- The resolution also allows for a vote on a bill to update Social Security disability insurance programs. This involves testing new ways to help people with disabilities, though the specific changes are handled in a separate bill.
- Finally, the House will vote on a resolution to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts. This is a commemorative action rather than a new law that changes taxes.
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Milestones
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on motion to reconsider and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mr. Scalise moved to reconsider.
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 198 - 224 (Roll no. 231).
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 198 - 224 (Roll no. 231).
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 210 (Roll no. 230).
Vote Results
2 votesOn Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1383) commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts; and for other purposes.
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