HB227Introduced in the House
Clergy Act
Introduced by Vince Fong, District CA-20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To allow a period in which members of the clergy may revoke their exemption from Social Security coverage, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Presented to President.
October 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended RC# 139 · April 27, 2026
350
Yes
5
No
74
Absent or Not Voting
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Absent |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | Yes |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Absent |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Absent |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | Yes |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-425.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 370.
Mr. Carey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3115-3116)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 227.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3118-3119)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 5 (Roll no. 139). (text: CR H3115-3116)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5298)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
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