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House members voted to end debate on the rules for considering five measures that would overturn various federal environmental and land-use regulations.
This vote was a procedural step regarding H. Res. 354, a resolution that sets the rules for debating five separate proposals. These proposals, known as 'joint resolutions of disapproval,' aim to cancel specific federal agency regulations. The targeted rules include National Park Service limits on motor vehicles in Glen Canyon, endangered species protections for the Longfin Smelt fish, and three Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decisions allowing California to implement stricter vehicle emission standards. In the House of Representatives, 'ordering the previous question' is a standard move used by the majority party to end discussion and prevent the minority party from offering amendments or changing the agenda. If this vote passes, the House moves immediately to a final vote on the resolution itself. If it fails, the minority party typically gains the opportunity to propose an alternative plan for the day. The motion passed 215 to 206, following strict party lines with Republicans voting in favor and Democrats voting against. Because the motion was successful, the House proceeded to a final vote on H. Res. 354, which ultimately allowed the chamber to begin formal debate on the five environmental and regulatory rollbacks.
The House immediately proceeded to a final vote on agreeing to the resolution (H. Res. 354).
OPEN BILL →Democrats. All voting Democrats opposed the motion to maintain the ability to propose changes or extend debate.
Republicans. Nearly all Republicans voted 'yes' to keep the legislative process moving according to their leadership's plan.
On Ordering the Previous Question
Apr 29, 2025
House members voted to end debate on the rules for considering five measures that would overturn various federal environmental and land-use regulations.
A vote on 'ordering the previous question' is a procedural step to end debate on a rule. By voting 'yes,' the majority party stops any further discussion or attempts by the opposition to change the rules for the upcoming debate.
The House immediately proceeded to a final vote on agreeing to the resolution (H. Res. 354).
The vote was strictly split along party lines, with Republicans supporting the move to end debate and Democrats opposing it.
All voting Democrats opposed the motion to maintain the ability to propose changes or extend debate.
Nearly all Republicans voted 'yes' to keep the legislative process moving according to their leadership's plan.
The sole voting Independent joined Republicans in voting 'yes.'