HB77Introduced in the House
Midnight Rules Relief Act
Introduced by Andy Biggs, District AZ-5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
February 13, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Passage RC# 41 · February 12, 2025
212
Yes
208
No
13
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | No |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | No |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Absent |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 122 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Rule H. Res. 122 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. (consideration: CR H654-663)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 77.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Jacobs moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H662)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 40).
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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