H.Res.5 — Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth 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 Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 215 / Nay 209 / Present 0 / Not Voting 10 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 214 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| D | 1 | 209 | 0 | 5 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
HRES 5, introduced in the 119th Congress, establishes the rules governing the operations and procedures of the House of Representatives for the current legislative session. This resolution is pivotal for setting the framework within which the House will conduct its business, including legislative procedures, committee structures, and member conduct.
Key provisions of HRES 5 include the adoption of rules that dictate how bills are introduced, debated, and voted on, as well as the organization of committees responsible for reviewing legislation. The resolution outlines the authority of the Speaker of the House, the role of minority party members, and the procedures for amending rules as necessary. It also addresses issues related to ethics, transparency, and the management of House resources.
Funding is not directly allocated through HRES 5; however, the rules established can influence budgetary decisions and the allocation of resources within the House. The resolution affects all members of the House of Representatives, including both majority and minority party members, as well as staff and committees involved in legislative processes.
The primary beneficiaries of HRES 5 are the members of the House, who gain clarity on procedural norms and operational guidelines, thus facilitating their legislative work. Additionally, the public benefits indirectly through enhanced transparency and accountability in the legislative process.
The latest action on HRES 5 involved a motion to reconsider which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating a smooth passage of the resolution. This procedural step confirms the adoption of the rules for the 119th Congress, allowing the House to commence its legislative agenda effectively. The resolution is effective immediately upon adoption, setting the stage for the House’s activities throughout the Congress.
Yea (215)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michael Waltz
Nay (209)
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
S
Sylvester Turner
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
