H.Res.1616 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules'', and for other purposes.

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H.Res.1616

Roll 507 • Congress 118, Session 2 • Dec 17, 2024 2:01 PM • Result: Passed

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BillH.Res.1616 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules'', and for other purposes.
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Resolution
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultPassed
TotalsYea 212 / Nay 197 / Present 0 / Not Voting 20
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R212006
D0197014
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Resolution

Bill Analysis

HRES 1616 is a resolution in the 118th Congress that facilitates the consideration of H.R. 115, which seeks to amend chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code. The primary objective of H.R. 115 is to enable en bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval for “midnight rules,” which are regulations finalized by outgoing administrations in the final days of their tenure.

The resolution proposes a procedural change that would allow Congress to address multiple disapproval resolutions collectively, rather than individually. This change aims to streamline the legislative process for overturning such rules, which are often criticized for being enacted without sufficient oversight or public input.

The bill affects the legislative authority of Congress regarding regulatory oversight and impacts agencies that implement rules classified as “midnight rules.” These typically include various federal agencies that may issue regulations on a wide range of issues, from environmental standards to labor laws. The beneficiaries of this bill are primarily members of Congress who seek to exert greater control over regulatory actions taken by previous administrations, as well as stakeholders who may be adversely affected by these regulations.

Key timelines associated with HRES 1616 include its introduction and consideration in the House of Representatives. The latest action on the resolution was the laying on the table of a motion to reconsider, which was agreed to without objection, indicating a smooth procedural path through the House.

Overall, HRES 1616 sets the stage for H.R. 115 to be debated and potentially passed, thereby altering how Congress manages regulatory oversight and disapproval of rules enacted at the end of an administration.

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Yea (212)

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

G
Greg Lopez

CO • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (197)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

E
Erica Lee Carter

TX • D • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • No

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • No

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

Not Voting (20)

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Not Voting

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Not Voting

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Not Voting

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • Not Voting

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Not Voting

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Not Voting

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Not Voting

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • Not Voting

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Not Voting

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • Not Voting

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Not Voting

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Not Voting

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Not Voting