House pulls the Breaking the Gridlock Act out of committee
On Motion to Discharge
JAN 7, 2026 · 5:44 PM ET
Party-line vote, except 9 Republicans who crossed. Cleared the 214 needed by 7 votes.
What the House was voting on
The House voted on whether to bring H.Res. 780 out of committee for consideration. The resolution sets the debate and amendment rules for considering H.R. 1834. The motion passed by 7 votes over the 214 needed.
Discharge H.Res. 780 from committee so the House can consider its rules for debating H.R. 1834.
Keep H.Res. 780 in committee rather than bring it to the House for consideration.
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 9 Republicans crossing9 Republicans crossed. It passed.
Every vote on H.R. 1834, in both chambersEvery vote on H.R. 1834
- JAN 7#4THIS VOTEMotion to dischargeAGREED TO221–2057 votes to spare over the 214 needed.
- JAN 8#10On the rule (H.Res. 780)AGREED TO224–202
- JAN 8#11On passagePASSED230–19617 Republicans voted yes
