H.R. 77 · 119TH CONGRESSSenate · Feb 13, 2025
Midnight Rules Relief Act
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Midnight Rules Relief Act
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Midnight Rules Relief Act
Rule H. Res. 122 passed House.
Feb 11, 2025
On Agreeing to the Resolution
On Agreeing to the Resolution
The House passed H.Res. 122 on a party-line vote, setting the rules for debating a bill regarding "midnight rules" disapproval.
The House agreed to a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 77, a bill concerning the en bloc consideration of resolutions to disapprove "midnight rules." The measure passed on a party-line vote following floor debate and the successful ordering of the previous question. This procedural step allows the House to move forward with the specific legislative framework established for the underlying bill.
The adoption of this resolution on a party-line vote establishes the rules for floor debate and consideration of H.R. 77. With the resolution passed, the House may now proceed to formal consideration and a subsequent vote on the underlying bill regarding the en bloc disapproval of "midnight rules." Further procedural steps on H.R. 77 will be governed by the framework set forth in this resolution.
On Ordering the Previous Question
On Ordering the Previous Question
The House passed a procedural motion on a party-line vote to allow consideration of a bill regarding "midnight rules" disapproval.
The House agreed to order the previous question on a resolution to establish the rules for debating H.R. 77, a bill concerning the en bloc consideration of "midnight rules." This procedural step passed on a party-line vote following an hour of floor debate. The action allows the House to move forward with the consideration of the underlying resolution.
The House passed this procedural motion on a party-line vote, ending debate and preventing further amendments to the resolution. This action allows the House to move directly to a final vote on H.Res. 122, which establishes the rules for considering the substantive legislation regarding "midnight rules" (H.R. 77).
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. (consideration: CR H654-663)
Feb 12, 2025
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Feb 12, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 77.
Feb 12, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 12, 2025
Ms. Jacobs moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H662)
Feb 12, 2025
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 12, 2025
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 40).
Feb 12, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654)
Feb 12, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654)
Feb 12, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 2025
On Motion to Recommit
On Motion to Recommit
The House rejected a motion to recommit the Midnight Rules Relief Act on a party-line vote.
The House rejected a motion to recommit the Midnight Rules Relief Act to the Committee on the Judiciary following one hour of general debate. The procedural motion failed on a party-line vote, occurring after the previous question was ordered under the terms of the governing rule. This vote represented the final opportunity to return the bill to committee before the House proceeded toward a final decision on the underlying legislation.
The failure of the motion to recommit on a party-line vote prevented the bill from being sent back to the Committee on the Judiciary with instructions to amend. Following this procedural rejection, the House was cleared to proceed to a final vote on the Midnight Rules Relief Act. The bill has since advanced to the Senate, where it is currently being considered in committee.
On Passage
On Passage
The House passed the Midnight Rules Relief Act (H.R. 77) on a party-line vote, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration.
The House passed the Midnight Rules Relief Act following a period of general debate and the rejection of a motion to recommit the bill to committee. The measure was approved on a party-line vote, meeting the simple majority threshold required for passage. Following this successful floor vote, the legislation has been sent to the Senate for further consideration.
The passage of H.R. 77 on a party-line vote completes House consideration of the Midnight Rules Relief Act. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it has been referred to committee for further action.