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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.Res. 566· 119th Congress

House approves Senate changes to reconciliation bill

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

Sponsor
Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
Introduced
Jul 2, 2025
Last Action
Jul 3, 2025
Passage
72%
Introduced
Jul 2, 2025
Committee
Floor Vote
Jul 3, 2025
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • House votes to accept Senate amendments to H.R. 1, a reconciliation bill tied to budget resolution H. Con. Res. 14.
  • This is a procedural vote on whether to agree with Senate modifications rather than a vote on the bill's actual policy content.
  • Detailed policy analysis is pending—official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Narrow 219-213 passage shows deep partisan split; both parties voting largely along party lines with minimal crossover.
  • Reconciliation bills typically address taxes, spending, or entitlements with special fast-track rules requiring only 51 Senate votes instead of 60.
  • Senate changes could affect which provisions survive final bill—exact impacts depend on unpublished amendment details.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill already passed House on July 3, 2025. Next step: Senate consideration of House's acceptance of its own amendments, or negotiation if disagreement exists.
  • Citizens can track final policy details once Congressional Research Service publishes full summary or bill text is signed into law.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 3, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Jul 3, 2025On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 213 (Roll no. 189).
  • Jul 3, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 213 (Roll no. 189).
  • Jul 2, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 566.
  • Jul 2, 2025On consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 211 (Roll no. 186).
  • Jul 2, 2025Mr. McGovern moved On consideration of the resolution.
  • Jul 2, 2025POINT OF ORDER - Mr. McGovern raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 566 on the grounds that the resolution violates section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 566. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
  • Jul 2, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3039-3059; text: CR H3040)