Ordering the previous question limits further debate and brings the pending question toward a vote. It does not itself pass or reject the underlying bill.

The House proceeds toward a vote on the pending question under the applicable debate rules.

Democrats voted no by their majority position, while Republicans voted yes by theirs; the recorded vote was party-line. One independent voted yes.

• DAyanna PressleyMassachusetts-7— One of 8 members not voting; the result met the threshold exactly.
• DPramila JayapalWashington-7— One of 8 members not voting; the result met the threshold exactly.
• RChip RoyTexas-21— One of 8 members not voting; the result met the threshold exactly.
• RDerrick Van OrdenWisconsin-3— One of 8 members not voting; the result met the threshold exactly.
• RDusty JohnsonSouth Dakota-0— One of 8 members not voting; the result met the threshold exactly.
• RJuan CiscomaniArizona-6— One of 8 members not voting; the result met the threshold exactly.
• RRalph NormanSouth Carolina-5— One of 8 members not voting; the result met the threshold exactly.
• RThomas KeanNew Jersey-7— One of 8 members not voting; the result met the threshold exactly.

Previous question

House motion to end debate and bring the pending question (usually a special rule) to immediate vote. Almost always passes on a party-line vote — defeats are vanishingly rare since 1988.

Special rule

A House Rules Committee resolution setting the terms of debate for a bill — open vs. closed, amendments allowed, time limits. Voting on the rule is voting on the framework, not the bill itself, but they are tightly correlated.