H.Res.1042 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act; consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) the Undersea Cable Protection Act; consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act; and for other purposes
House Roll Call
H.Res.1042
| Bill | H.Res.1042 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act; consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) the Undersea Cable Protection Act; consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act; and for other purposes |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Ordering the Previous Question |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 216 / Nay 214 / Present 0 / Not Voting 2 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 216 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 0 | 214 | 0 | 0 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Ordering the Previous Question
Bill Analysis
H.Res. 1042 is a House procedural measure (a “rule”) that sets the terms for floor consideration of three separate bills: H.R. 2189 (firearms law modernization), H.R. 261 (undersea fiber optic cables in marine sanctuaries), and H.R. 3617 (critical energy resources). It does not itself change substantive law; instead, it allocates debate time, amendment procedures, and voting structure for those bills.
Key functions and authorities:
Floor consideration framework: The resolution, reported by the House Committee on Rules, specifies:
- Which bill versions are “in order” for debate (typically the text as reported by the relevant committees, or a Rules Committee print).
- How much time is allotted for general debate on each bill and how that time is divided between majority and minority managers.
- Whether the bills are considered under a “structured rule” (only specified amendments allowed), “closed rule” (no amendments), or “open rule” (any germane amendment).
- Procedures for motions to recommit (the minority’s last-chance amendment) and final passage votes.
Bundling and sequencing: H.Res. 1042 may:
- Combine the three bills into a single rule to streamline floor action.
- Set the order in which the House will take up H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617.
- Allow for en bloc consideration of amendments, if specified.
Agencies and stakeholders indirectly affected:
- H.R. 2189: Implicates the Department of Justice/ATF and firearms manufacturers, sellers, and owners.
- H.R. 261: Implicates NOAA (National Marine Sanctuaries Act implementation), undersea cable operators, and coastal regulators.
- H.R. 3617: Implicates the Department of Energy and entities involved in critical minerals and energy supply chains.
Funding: The resolution itself does not authorize or appropriate funds. Any fiscal effects arise only if the underlying bills pass.
Timelines: Effective upon House adoption. It governs consideration of the three bills during the legislative window specified in the resolution (often particular legislative days), after which its procedural authority is exhausted.
Yea (216)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (214)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
C
Christian Menefee
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
