H.Res.977 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
House Roll Call
H.Res.977
| Bill | H.Res.977 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Ordering the Previous Question |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 213 / Nay 211 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 213 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| D | 0 | 211 | 0 | 2 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Ordering the Previous Question
Bill Analysis
H.Res. 977 is a House procedural measure (a “rule”) that sets the terms for floor consideration of three specific bills in the 119th Congress. It does not itself change substantive law, create programs, or appropriate funds, but it governs how the House debates and votes on:
H.R. 4593 – Showerhead Definition (Energy Policy and Conservation Act)
- Revises the statutory definition of “showerhead” under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), which in turn affects federal energy and water efficiency standards for these products.
- The rule likely specifies the length of debate, whether amendments are allowed (and which ones), and that a single up-or-down vote will be taken under those terms.
H.R. 5184 – Manufactured Housing Energy Standards
- Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from enforcing certain Department of Energy (DOE) energy-efficiency standards applicable to manufactured homes.
- The rule again structures debate and amendment procedures, determining how much time is allocated and whether the bill is considered under an “open,” “structured,” or “closed” rule.
H.R. 6938 – Consolidated Appropriations for FY 2026
- Provides for House consideration of a large omnibus or consolidated appropriations bill funding multiple federal departments and agencies for fiscal year 2026 (ending September 30, 2026).
- The resolution sets the procedural framework for handling this multi-division spending bill, including debate time, amendment process (often via a preprinted amendment roster or Rules Committee print), and motions in order.
Affected entities:
- Directly: Members of the House of Representatives and floor procedure.
- Indirectly, through the underlying bills: DOE, manufacturers of showerheads and manufactured housing, homebuilders, consumers, and all federal agencies funded in FY 2026.
Funding/authorities:
- H.Res. 977 itself authorizes no spending and confers no new regulatory authority; it only enables consideration of the three listed bills.
Timeline:
- Effective upon House adoption; it governs consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 during the specified legislative window. The noted latest action (“motion to reconsider laid on the table”) indicates the House’s decision on the rule was finalized and not subject to further reconsideration.
Yea (213)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (211)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
