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Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 377

Rules for Voting on Renaming the Gulf and College Funding Limits

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.

11 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This action by Congress sets the ground rules for how lawmakers will debate and vote on two specific proposals. It decides how much time they can talk about the issues and what kinds of changes can be made to the plans before a final vote.
  • One proposal being scheduled would change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America.' If this eventually passes into law, it would change how the body of water is labeled on official government maps and documents.
  • The other proposal would prevent the Department of Homeland Security from providing funding to colleges or universities that have partnerships with Confucius Institutes. These are programs supported by the Chinese government that some lawmakers worry could lead to foreign influence on American campuses.
  • For each of these topics, the House of Representatives will have one hour of scheduled debate. The time will be split equally between those who support the ideas and those who oppose them.

Milestones

11 actions
May 6, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 6, 2025House

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 118). (text: CR H1865)

May 6, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 118). (text: CR H1865)

May 6, 2025House

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 200 (Roll no. 117).

May 6, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1868-1869)

Vote Results

2 votes
HousePassedProceduralMay 6, 2025

On Ordering the Previous Question

206
200
Democrat
0 – 200 · 13
Republican
206 – 0 · 14
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HousePassedMay 6, 2025

On Agreeing to the Resolution

213
209
Democrat
0 – 209 · 4
Republican
213 – 0 · 7
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Related Bills

2 bills
H.R. 276Related bill

Gulf of America Act

May 12 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.

H.R. 881Procedurally related

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

May 8 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHRES 377
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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