Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1274
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-15T08:05:26Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H. Res. 1274
Purpose
- The legislation aims to eliminate the effect of section 11 from a prior House resolution, House Resolution 1224.
Key Provisions
- The resolution states that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.
- No other sections or details from the prior resolution are addressed.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- It repeals the application of one specific section in an earlier House resolution, effectively modifying internal House procedures established by that document.
Potential Impacts
- This change affects the procedural rules and operations within the House of Representatives.
- There are no direct effects on government agencies outside Congress, individual citizens, or international relations, as the measure is limited to internal House matters.
Main Stakeholders
- Members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- House staff and officials responsible for interpreting and applying resolution-based rules.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The resolution underscores the House's ability to alter its own prior resolutions through a simple majority vote, reflecting the body's authority over its internal governance.
- It highlights the flexibility of congressional resolutions as non-binding instruments that can be adjusted without broader legislative approval.
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Sponsor
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-05-13: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 208 (Roll no. 161). (text: CR H3410) (Roll call 161)
- 2026-05-13: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 208 (Roll no. 161). (text: CR H3410) (Roll call 161)
- 2026-05-13: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 160). (Roll call 160)
- 2026-05-13: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3419-3420)
- 2026-05-13: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1274, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- 2026-05-13: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1274.
- 2026-05-13: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3410-3417)
- 2026-05-12: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 74.
- 2026-05-12: providing that section 11 of H.Res. 1224 shall have no force or effect.
- 2026-05-12: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-647, by Mrs. Fischbach.
- 2026-05-12: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-647, by Mrs. Fischbach.
Bill Versions
- Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect. — issued 2026-05-13 — PDF (1 pages)
- Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect. — issued 2026-05-12 — PDF (2 pages)