Rules for Debating a Major Budget and Tax Bill
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This is a procedural step that sets the ground rules for how the House of Representatives will discuss and vote on a major new budget bill. It determines how much time is allowed for debate and which versions of the bill will be used for the final vote.
- The House agreed to allow two hours of debate on the proposal. This time will be divided equally between the leaders of the committees that handle the government's budget and tax laws.
- This resolution uses a special process that helps budget-related bills move through Congress faster. It also prevents certain technical objections from being used to stop the bill from moving forward.
- While this specific action is just about the rules for the meeting, it is a necessary step before the House can hold a final vote on the actual changes to taxes or spending.
Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 142). (text: CR H2220)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 142).
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 141).
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 436.
Vote Results
4 votesOn Consideration of the Resolution
On Consideration of the Resolution
On Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Sponsor
Data Sources
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