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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.Res. 780· 119th Congress

House Rule for Consideration of H.R. 1834

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.

Sponsor
James McGovern (D-MA)
Introduced
Sep 30, 2025
Last Action
Jan 8, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Sep 30, 2025
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In Committee
Sep 30, 2025
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Adopted by House
Jan 8, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Oct 1, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • This resolution sets forth the rule (procedural framework) for House consideration of H.R. 1834, a bill described as advancing policy priorities to break gridlock
  • The resolution was discharged from committee on January 7, 2026, by a vote of 221–205
  • The rule was debated for one hour on January 7, 2026
  • The rule passed the House on January 8, 2026, by a vote of 224–202
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The passage of this rule enables House floor consideration of H.R. 1834, but the rule itself does not establish the bill's substantive provisions
  • The official summary does not specify what procedural permissions or restrictions this rule imposes on floor debate, amendments, or voting on H.R. 1834
  • Without access to the full text of H.R. 1834 or the rule's specific language, the effects of this resolution on legislative outcomes cannot be documented
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The House passed the rule on January 8, 2026
  • A motion to reconsider was laid on the table on January 8, 2026, without objection
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jan 8, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Jan 8, 2026 — On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 202 (Roll no. 10).
  • Jan 8, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 202 (Roll no. 10).
  • Jan 8, 2026 — Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H212-213)
  • Jan 7, 2026 — POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 780, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Weber (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • Jan 7, 2026 — The previous question was ordered without objection.
  • Jan 7, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 780.
  • Jan 7, 2026 — Considered from the Discharge Calendar. (consideration: CR H122-126; text: CR H123)