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The House voted along party lines to end debate on a procedural rule (H.Res. 426). This allowed the chamber to move immediately to a final vote on the rules for debating measures regarding bank mergers and environmental regulations.
This procedural vote was a request to 'order the previous question' on H.Res. 426. This resolution sets the ground rules for how the House will consider two proposals to overturn agency regulations: one from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding bank mergers, and another from the EPA regarding air pollution sources. It also included a temporary waiver to speed up the processing of budget-related legislation. In the House of Representatives, 'ordering the previous question' is a standard move used by the majority party to stop further discussion or changes to a proposal. If this vote succeeds, it prevents the opposition from offering their own amendments and forces an immediate vote on the proposal itself. It is a key tool the majority uses to control the floor. The vote passed 215 to 207, strictly along party lines, with Republicans in favor and Democrats opposed. Because the motion passed, the House was able to proceed immediately to a final vote on H.Res. 426, which also passed later that day. This outcome ensured the majority's legislative schedule remained on track.
The House immediately proceeded to a final vote on agreeing to the resolution (H.Res. 426).
OPEN BILL →Democrats. Every voting Democrat opposed the motion as a way to protest the majority's control of the debate process.
Republicans. Every voting Republican supported the motion to ensure their legislative agenda could move forward without delay.
On Ordering the Previous Question
May 20, 2025
The House voted along party lines to end debate on a procedural rule (H.Res.
426). This allowed the chamber to move immediately to a final vote on the rules for debating measures regarding bank mergers and environmental regulations.
Ordering the previous question is a procedural step used in the House to end debate and prevent any further amendments to a resolution. Success for the majority party means they can move directly to a final vote on their proposal without the minority party being able to change it.
The House immediately proceeded to a final vote on agreeing to the resolution (H.Res. 426).
The vote followed strict party lines, which is typical for procedural 'previous question' motions in the House.
Every voting Democrat opposed the motion as a way to protest the majority's control of the debate process.
Every voting Republican supported the motion to ensure their legislative agenda could move forward without delay.
The lone voting independent supported the motion along with the Republican caucus.