Ordering the previous question closes debate on the pending question and moves the House toward a vote on it. It does not decide the underlying bill or matter.

The House can proceed to a vote on the pending question.

The vote was party-line: most Republicans voted yes and most Democrats voted no. One independent voted yes.

• DAdam SmithWashington-9— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 2 votes.
• DJohn GaramendiCalifornia-8— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 2 votes.
• DMarie PerezWashington-3— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 2 votes.
• DMelanie StansburyNew Mexico-1— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 2 votes.
• DSusie LeeNevada-3— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 2 votes.
• DVal HoyleOregon-4— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 2 votes.
• RByron DonaldsFlorida-19— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 2 votes.
• RCory MillsFlorida-7— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 2 votes.

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.