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HOUSEH.Res. 1423· 119th Congress

Procedural Resolution Establishing House Debate and Voting Rules for Four Bills

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
Introduced
Jul 13, 2026
Last Action
Jul 14, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Jul 13, 2026
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Adopted by House
Jul 14, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 14, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • This resolution is a procedural measure that establishes the conditions under which the House will consider four separate bills.
  • H.R. 139 concerns making daylight savings time permanent.
  • H.R. 8595 provides appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for fiscal year 2027.
  • H.R. 9237 would amend federal law to improve veterans benefits and Department of Veterans Affairs administration.
  • H.R. 1181 would prohibit payment card networks from using or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish firearms retailers from other retailers.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 proceed under a closed rule, limiting floor amendments.
  • H.R. 8595 proceeds under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider.
  • Each bill receives one motion to reconsider.
  • The resolution does not establish the substantive outcomes of any bill or guarantee passage.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The House passed this resolution on July 14, 2026, by recorded vote of 215–211.
  • The previous question was ordered by vote of 217–210 on July 14, 2026.
  • A motion to reconsider was laid on the table without objection on July 14, 2026.
  • No scheduled date for consideration of the underlying bills is specified in available documentation.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 14, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Jul 14, 2026 — On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 237).
  • Jul 14, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 237).
  • Jul 14, 2026 — On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 210 (Roll no. 236).
  • Jul 14, 2026 — Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4431-4432)
  • Jul 14, 2026 — POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1423, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • Jul 14, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1423.
  • Jul 14, 2026 — Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4425-1431)