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Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 780

House Sets Rules for Voting on New Policy Bill

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.

2 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: House Establishes Procedural Rules for Policy and Fentanyl Debates

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This resolution is a set of 'housekeeping' rules that allows the House of Representatives to start debating and voting on a specific bill designed to address government gridlock.
  • It limits the total debate time to one hour, which will be split evenly between the leaders of the majority and minority parties.
  • The resolution allows for one specific change, or amendment, to be suggested by the minority party before the final vote is taken.
  • These types of resolutions are standard procedure in Congress to make sure the voting process stays organized and follows a strict timeline.
  • This action itself does not change any laws; it simply clears the path for the House to consider the actual policy changes proposed in the underlying bill.

Political Response

Milestones

1 milestone18 actions
Jan 8, 2026House

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

Jan 8, 2026House

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 202 (Roll no. 10).

Jan 8, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 202 (Roll no. 10).

Jan 8, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H212-213)

Jan 7, 2026House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 780, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Weber (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Vote Results

2 votes
HousePassedJan 8, 2026

On Agreeing to the Resolution

224
202
Democrat
213 – 0
Republican
11 – 202 · 5
View full roll call
HousePassedJan 7, 2026

On Motion to Discharge

221
205
Democrat
212 – 0 · 1
Republican
9 – 205 · 4
View full roll call

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Related Bills

1 bill
H.R. 1834Related bill

Breaking the Gridlock Act

Feb 10 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.

Bill NumberHRES 780
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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