HR377Introduced in the House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘‘Gulf of America”, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
Introduced by Austin Scott, District GA-8
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 6, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Agreeing to the Resolution RC# 118 · May 6, 2025
213
Yes
209
No
11
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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 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-89, by Mr. Scott, Austin.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1864-1868)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 377.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 377, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Scanlon demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1868-1869)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 200 (Roll no. 117).
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 118). (text: CR H1865)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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