On Ordering the Previous Question
Description
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes
Chamber
House of Representatives
Date
Apr 17, 2026 · 01:13:00
Required Majority
Simple Majority
Vote Type
Procedural
Vote ID
house-119-2-122
Summary
The House passed a procedural motion on a party-line vote to enable consideration of H.R. 8035, a bill to extend FISA authorities.
Analysis
The House agreed to a procedural motion to order the previous question, a step required to move forward with the rule governing debate for H.R. 8035. This measure sets the terms for considering legislation that would extend certain authorities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act through late 2027. The motion passed on a party-line vote, allowing the chamber to proceed with the established legislative agenda.
Implications
The adoption of the previous question on a party-line vote prevents further debate or amendment to the resolution governing the consideration of H.R. 8035. This procedural step allows the House to move directly to a vote on the rule itself, which must be approved before substantive debate on the underlying FISA extension bill can begin. Further action on H.R. 8035 remains contingent on the successful passage of that governing rule.
Required: Simple Majority
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 210 | 0 | 3 |
| Republicans | 210 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 211 | 210 | 0 | 10 |
Seat Map
Member Votes
435 members
