H.Res.377 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
House Roll Call
H.Res.377
| Bill | H.Res.377 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Ordering the Previous Question |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 206 / Nay 200 / Present 0 / Not Voting 27 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 206 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| D | 0 | 200 | 0 | 13 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Ordering the Previous Question
Bill Analysis
HRES 377, introduced in the 119th Congress, facilitates the consideration of two specific bills: H.R. 276 and H.R. 881.
H.R. 276 proposes to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” This bill aims to alter the geographical designation of this significant body of water, which may have implications for national identity and branding. The bill does not specify funding mechanisms or direct regulatory changes but seeks to officially recognize the new name through legislative action.
H.R. 881 addresses funding restrictions for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) concerning institutions of higher education that maintain relationships with Confucius Institutes. Confucius Institutes are Chinese government-funded educational programs that promote Chinese language and culture. The bill seeks to impose restrictions on federal funding for educational institutions that engage with these institutes, aiming to mitigate concerns regarding foreign influence and national security. The legislation would require institutions to disclose their affiliations with Confucius Institutes to remain eligible for DHS funding, thereby regulating the financial relationship between the federal government and these educational entities.
The key beneficiaries of H.R. 881 include U.S. institutions of higher education that do not engage with Confucius Institutes, as they would be less likely to face funding restrictions. Conversely, institutions with such relationships may experience a reduction in federal funding, impacting their operations and programs.
The latest action on HRES 377 was the laying on the table of a motion to reconsider, which was agreed to without objection, indicating a procedural step in the legislative process rather than a substantive debate on the bills themselves. The timeline for further action on H.R. 276 and H.R. 881 remains contingent on subsequent legislative scheduling and debate.
Yea (206)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (200)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Not Voting (27)
G
Gerald Connolly
J
John Garamendi
M
Mark Green
