LEGISLATION/H.Res. 5

Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, and for other purposes.

118-HRES-5118th CongressIntroduced Jan 9, 2023Congress
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Signed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsor

Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1](R-LA-1)

Summary

This resolution establishes the rules of the House of Representatives for the 118th Congress by adopting and modifying the rules from the 117th Congress; it also adopts other procedural orders.

Specific changes include

  • permitting a single Member to call for a vote to remove the Speaker;
  • prohibiting consideration of legislation that increases without offsetting mandatory spending in set budget windows;
  • eliminating the Gephardt rule, which provides for the automatic passage of a joint resolution to suspend the debt ceiling upon passage of a concurrent resolution on the budget;
  • requiring a three-fifths majority of House Members to approve tax rate increases;
  • reinstating the Holman rule, which allows for the termination of or a salary deduction for a federal official or cuts to a specific program through amendments to appropriations bills;
  • nullifying regulations that extend collective bargaining rights to certain congressional employees; and
  • requiring that sponsors identify the single subject that each bill focuses on.

The resolution further acts as a special rule for particular legislation, including bills that address (1) Internal Revenue Service funding, (2) sales from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, and (3) establishing committees to investigate U.S.-Chinese competition and the weaponization of the federal government.

The Congressional Budget Office must include in its cost estimates for major legislation macroeconomic effects (e.g., changes in economic output and employment).

The resolution also establishes new and reauthorizes and modifies existing commissions, offices, and committees.

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsAsiaAssault and harassment offensesBudget deficits and national debtBudget processChinaCongressional Budget Office (CBO)Congressional committeesCongressional leadershipCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment trust funds

Actions (17)

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 9, 2023House floor actions
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 213 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR H51-57)
Jan 9, 2023House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 213 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR H51-57)
Jan 9, 2023Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 220 (Roll No. 22).
Jan 9, 2023House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Ms. DeLauro moved to commit.
Jan 9, 2023House floor actions
The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered without objection.
Jan 9, 2023House floor actions
Ms. DeLauro moved to commit the resolution to a select committee composed of the Majority Leader and Minority Leader with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment.
Jan 9, 2023House floor actions
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 205 (Roll no. 21).
Jan 9, 2023House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: H70-73)
Jan 9, 2023House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 5, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 9, 2023House floor actions
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 5.
Jan 9, 2023House floor actions
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent that the Chair may reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for electronic voting on any question relating to H. Res. 5 that follows a 15 minute vote. Agreed to without objection.
Jan 9, 2023House floor actions
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent that the Speaker be authorized to postpone the vote on ordering the previous queston on H. Res. 5 to a designated time later today. Agreed to without objection.
Jan 9, 2023House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 5.
Jan 9, 2023House floor actions
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H51-70)
Jan 9, 2023House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023Library of Congress