H.Res.977 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
House Roll Call
H.Res.977
| Bill | H.Res.977 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Ordering the Previous Question |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 213 / Nay 211 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 213 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| D | 0 | 211 | 0 | 2 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Ordering the Previous Question
Bill Analysis
H.Res. 977 is a House procedural resolution that sets the terms for floor consideration of three specific bills: H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938. It does not itself change substantive law, appropriate money, or create programs; instead, it governs how the House debates and amends those bills.
Covered bills and subject matter:
- H.R. 4593: Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the federal definition of “showerhead,” affecting how Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency standards apply to shower fixtures.
- H.R. 5184: Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from enforcing certain DOE energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing.
- H.R. 6938: A consolidated appropriations bill providing full-year FY2026 funding through September 30, 2026, for multiple federal departments and agencies (“omnibus” or “consolidated” appropriations).
Core functions of H.Res. 977:
- Adopts a “rule” from the House Committee on Rules specifying:
- How much floor debate time is allowed for each bill and how that time is divided between majority and minority managers.
- What amendments, if any, are in order (e.g., open, closed, or structured rule; which specific amendments may be offered and by whom).
- Whether points of order under House rules or the Congressional Budget Act are waived, thereby protecting the bills from certain procedural challenges.
- The form in which each bill is considered (e.g., as reported by committee, or with a specified amendment in the nature of a substitute deemed adopted at the outset).
Agencies and stakeholders affected (indirectly through the underlying bills):
- Department of Energy (especially its appliance and building efficiency programs).
- Manufactured housing producers, dealers, and purchasers (via H.R. 5184).
- Plumbing fixture manufacturers, distributors, and consumers (via H.R. 4593).
- All federal agencies and beneficiaries of FY2026 appropriations (via H.R. 6938).
Timelines:
- H.Res. 977’s effect is limited to the period of House consideration of the three bills. Once adopted, it governs proceedings until those measures are disposed of.
- The latest action—motion to reconsider laid on the table, agreed to without objection—finalizes House adoption of the rule, clearing the way for floor debate and votes on H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938.
Yea (213)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (211)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
