House adopts the rules for debating the Breaking the Gridlock Act
On Agreeing to the Resolution
JAN 8, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET
Party-line vote, except 11 Republicans who crossed. Cleared the 214 needed by 10 votes.
This set the rules for debate. It was not a vote on the bill itself.
WHAT IS A RULE →What the House was voting on
The House voted on whether to adopt H.Res. 780, the rule for considering H.R. 1834. The resolution sets the rules for considering that bill. It passed by 10 votes, clearing the 214-vote threshold.
Adopt H.Res. 780, setting debate time, the substitute-amendment process, and a motion to recommit for H.R. 1834.
Reject H.Res. 780’s rules for debating H.R. 1834.
Extends enhanced health insurance premium tax credits through 2028.
Passed the House 230–196 on Jan. 8, 2026. Now waiting in the Senate, 588 days after it was introduced.
- TIES
- A tie fails in the House: a majority means more yeas than nays.
214 is a majority of the 426 members voting yes or no. Members voting “present” or absent don’t count.
- TIES
- A tie fails in the House: a majority means more yeas than nays.
Party line, with 11 Republicans crossing11 Republicans crossed. It passed.
Every vote on H.R. 1834, in both chambersEvery vote on H.R. 1834
- JAN 7#4Motion to dischargeAGREED TO221–205
- JAN 8#10THIS VOTEOn the rule (H.Res. 780)AGREED TO224–20210 votes to spare over the 214 needed.
- JAN 8#11On passagePASSED230–19617 Republicans voted yes
