H.Res.5 — Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
House Roll Call
H.Res.5
| Bill | H.Res.5 — Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, and for other purposes. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 220 / Nay 213 / Present 0 / Not Voting 1 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 220 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 0 | 212 | 0 | 0 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
HRES 5, introduced in the 118th Congress, establishes the rules governing the operations of the House of Representatives for the current legislative session. This resolution outlines procedural guidelines, legislative processes, and operational protocols that will guide House activities from the start of the 118th Congress.
Key provisions of HRES 5 include the adoption of rules related to the management of debate, amendment procedures, and voting processes. It maintains certain existing rules while introducing modifications aimed at enhancing efficiency and transparency in legislative proceedings. Notably, the resolution addresses the use of technology in the legislative process, allowing for virtual participation in committee meetings and hearings, which reflects a shift towards more inclusive practices.
The resolution also delineates the authority of various House committees, establishing their jurisdiction and procedural authority. This includes provisions for the House Committee on Rules, which plays a critical role in determining the terms under which legislation is considered on the House floor.
HRES 5 impacts all Members of the House of Representatives, their staff, and relevant committees, as it sets the framework within which they operate. It is designed to facilitate legislative action and ensure orderly conduct in the House, ultimately benefiting constituents through more effective governance.
The resolution was agreed to without objection following a motion to reconsider, indicating broad consensus among House members on the proposed rules. The adoption of these rules is effective immediately, establishing the operational framework for the duration of the 118th Congress. This procedural resolution is essential for the functioning of the House, ensuring that legislative business can proceed smoothly and efficiently.
Yea (220)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (213)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
