hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Sets specific rules for a future House debate and vote.
Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) from the Rules Committee.
Planned for introduction in the 119th Congress.
This is a House procedural resolution that would outline the rules for debating and voting on H.J. Res. 143 in the 119th Congress, specifically on February 20, 2026. It was submitted by Rep. Jim McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts and a member of the powerful House Rules Committee. The current status indicates it is a future bill, not yet active in the current Congress.
Introduced Feb 20, 2026
This resolution is currently planned for introduction in the 119th Congress on February 20, 2026. For it to become active, it would need to be formally introduced on that date or later. After introduction, it would typically be referred to the House Rules Committee for consideration before a House floor vote.
If this resolution is passed in the future, it would set strict conditions for how the House considers H.J. Res. 143. For example, it would waive typical objections to the bill's provisions and limit debate time to one hour. It also states that an alternative amendment from the minority party's Rules Committee leader would be automatically adopted, potentially influencing the final version of H.J. Res. 143 that the House votes on.
Supporters Say
Supporters would argue this resolution ensures an orderly and timely consideration of a specific joint resolution.
Critics Say
Critics might argue it limits open debate and the ability of members to offer different viewpoints or amendments.
Procedural resolutions like this are often used by the majority party to control the legislative process on the House floor, ensuring bills are considered under specific conditions. However, the inclusion of a provision for an automatic amendment from the ranking minority member of the Rules Committee suggests a potential compromise to allow the minority a structured opportunity to influence the outcome.