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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This resolution matters because it dictates the procedural path for H.R. 7007, a bill whose purpose is broadly defined as "to govern on behalf of the American people" (though its specific contents are not provided in this document). By waiving procedural roadblocks and strictly limiting debate and amendments, the resolution significantly streamlines the voting process. This can be viewed as either an efficient way to move legislation forward or as a mechanism that reduces thorough deliberation and opportunities for broader legislative input.
If this resolution passes, H.R. 7007 will be considered under tight constraints, potentially leading to a quicker vote on a specific version of the bill. If it doesn't pass, H.R. 7007 would face the standard, more open, and potentially slower procedural challenges in the House. It reflects how congressional leadership can use procedural rules to shape legislative outcomes.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The House will immediately consider H.R. 7007 upon the adoption of this resolution, and all procedural objections against its consideration are waived.
This provision ensures a swift start to the debate on H.R. 7007 and prevents delays or roadblocks at the outset.
PROVISION 02
An 'amendment in the nature of a substitute' submitted by the ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules will be automatically considered as adopted.
This allows a specific version of the bill, as proposed by a key minority figure, to become the primary text under consideration without a separate vote.
PROVISION 03
Debate on H.R. 7007 will be limited to one hour, equally divided between the majority and minority leaders, and only one motion to recommit will be allowed.
This significantly restricts the time for discussion and limits further attempts to change the bill on the House floor before a final vote.
PROVISION 04
All procedural objections against the provisions within H.R. 7007, as amended, are waived.
This prevents members from raising technical objections to the content of the bill itself, ensuring a smoother path to a vote.
PROVISION 05
If passed, the Clerk of the House must send H.R. 7007 to the Senate within three calendar days.
This sets a specific timeline for transmitting the bill to the next chamber, preventing delays in its journey through Congress.
This resolution matters because it dictates the procedural path for H.R. 7007, a bill whose purpose is broadly defined as "to govern on behalf of the American people" (though its specific contents are not provided in this document). By waiving procedural roadblocks and strictly limiting debate and amendments, the resolution significantly streamlines the voting process. This can be viewed as either an efficient way to move legislation forward or as a mechanism that reduces thorough deliberation and opportunities for broader legislative input.
If this resolution passes, H.R. 7007 will be considered under tight constraints, potentially leading to a quicker vote on a specific version of the bill. If it doesn't pass, H.R. 7007 would face the standard, more open, and potentially slower procedural challenges in the House. It reflects how congressional leadership can use procedural rules to shape legislative outcomes.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The House will immediately consider H.R. 7007 upon the adoption of this resolution, and all procedural objections against its consideration are waived.
This provision ensures a swift start to the debate on H.R. 7007 and prevents delays or roadblocks at the outset.
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An 'amendment in the nature of a substitute' submitted by the ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules will be automatically considered as adopted.
This allows a specific version of the bill, as proposed by a key minority figure, to become the primary text under consideration without a separate vote.
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Debate on H.R. 7007 will be limited to one hour, equally divided between the majority and minority leaders, and only one motion to recommit will be allowed.
This significantly restricts the time for discussion and limits further attempts to change the bill on the House floor before a final vote.
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All procedural objections against the provisions within H.R. 7007, as amended, are waived.
This prevents members from raising technical objections to the content of the bill itself, ensuring a smoother path to a vote.
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If passed, the Clerk of the House must send H.R. 7007 to the Senate within three calendar days.
This sets a specific timeline for transmitting the bill to the next chamber, preventing delays in its journey through Congress.
The Clerk shall transmit to the Senate a message that the House has passed H.R. 7007.
GLOSSARY
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Resolution
A formal expression of opinion or intention adopted by a legislative body, typically used for procedural matters or to express non-binding views, rather than creating law.
Points of Order
Procedural objections raised by a member of a legislative body, arguing that a rule of the body is being violated. If upheld, they can stop or alter legislative proceedings.
Waived
To set aside or suspend a rule, procedure, or right for a specific purpose or during particular circumstances.
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute
A type of amendment that replaces the entire text of a bill with new, alternative text. It is often used to present a comprehensive alternative version of the legislation.
Ranking Minority Member
The most senior member of the minority political party on a specific congressional committee, who typically leads the minority party's efforts on that committee.
Previous Question
A procedural motion used in legislative bodies that, if adopted, ends debate on the current matter and forces an immediate vote on the main question or pending measure.
A procedural motion, typically offered by the minority party at the end of floor debate, to send a bill back to a committee. It can be used to delay a vote, kill a bill, or sometimes to add an amendment with instructions to the committee.
