HB1834Introduced in the House
Breaking the Gridlock Act
Introduced by James McGovern, District MA-2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Where it stands
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Passage RC# 11 · January 8, 2026
230
Yes
196
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | No |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | No |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | Yes |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | No |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | No |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | No |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | No |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | Yes |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | No |
| French Hill | AR-2 | No |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 780. (consideration: CR H213-227)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1834.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 196 (Roll no. 11). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H213-217)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
House requested return of papers pursuant to H. Res. 991
Senate returned papers to House by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate returned papers to the House.
Received in the Senate.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.
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