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

House Sets Rules for Gridlock-Breaking Bill

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
Passage
68%
Introduced
Sep 30, 2025
Committee
Floor Vote
Jan 8, 2026
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • This is a procedural resolution, not a policy bill. It sets the ground rules for how Congress will debate H.R. 1834.
  • The resolution passed 224-202 on Jan. 8, 2026, allowing the House to move forward with considering the underlying bill.
  • Detailed analysis of H.R. 1834's actual policies is pending—this resolution only governs debate procedures and timing.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Passage was party-line: 224 yes votes vs. 202 no votes. Both parties fought over debate rules.
  • The underlying bill (H.R. 1834) claims to 'break gridlock,' but specifics remain undisclosed in official summaries.
  • Citizens can't yet assess who benefits or loses without knowing what H.R. 1834 actually proposes.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • House passed the procedural rule. H.R. 1834 now advances toward floor debate and a final vote in the House.
  • Senate consideration would follow House passage—no guarantees there.
  • Read the text of H.R. 1834 at Congress.gov to understand the actual policy being debated.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jan 8, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Jan 8, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 202 (Roll no. 10).
  • Jan 8, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 202 (Roll no. 10).
  • Jan 8, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H212-213)
  • Jan 7, 2026POSTPONED 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, 2026The previous question was ordered without objection.
  • Jan 7, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 780.
  • Jan 7, 2026Considered from the Discharge Calendar. (consideration: CR H122-126; text: CR H123)