H.Res.122 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) 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.
House Roll Call
H.Res.122
| Bill | H.Res.122 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) 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 question | On Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Recorded Vote |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 216 / Nay 205 / Present 0 / Not Voting 12 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 216 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 0 | 205 | 0 | 10 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
HRES 122, introduced in the 119th Congress, facilitates the consideration of H.R. 77, a bill aimed at amending chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code. The primary focus of H.R. 77 is to enable en bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval for “midnight rules,” which are regulations issued by outgoing administrations during the final days of their term. This legislative approach seeks to streamline the process by allowing multiple disapproval resolutions to be considered collectively rather than individually, thereby expediting congressional oversight of such regulations.
The bill specifically targets the regulatory framework established under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which allows Congress to review and potentially reject federal regulations. By permitting en bloc consideration, H.R. 77 aims to enhance legislative efficiency and responsiveness to rules perceived as controversial or hastily enacted.
Key authorities affected by this bill include the Congressional Review Office and various federal agencies that issue regulations, particularly those that might be categorized as “midnight rules.” The bill primarily benefits congressional members seeking to challenge and disapprove of regulations that may not align with the incoming administration’s policy goals. It also impacts stakeholders in regulated industries who may be subject to these rules, as it provides a mechanism for quicker legislative intervention.
The latest action on HRES 122 was the motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating a procedural step towards advancing the underlying H.R. 77. This resolution reflects the ongoing legislative efforts to refine the regulatory review process and maintain congressional oversight over federal rulemaking, particularly during transitions between administrations. The timeline for further action will depend on the subsequent legislative schedule and priorities of the House of Representatives.
Yea (216)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (205)
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
R
Rashida Tlaib
S
Sylvester Turner
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
