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HRES 1336 · 119th CongressIntroducedVoted Jun 4, 2026

Waiving two-thirds vote rule for budget bills

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The vote
213-211
+2 margin
Worked the bill
In the distance
Summary

What the bill does

This resolution waives a House rule that normally requires a two-thirds vote to consider a rule from the Rules Committee on the same day it is reported. The waiver applies only to resolutions reported through June 5, 2026, that relate to a budget reconciliation bill.

Why it matters

The stakes

This resolution makes it easier for the House to quickly consider a budget reconciliation bill, which can pass the Senate with a simple majority. The stakes involve whether the majority party can fast-track major spending or tax changes without the usual procedural delays.

The vote

How the chamber split

213 yea · 211 nayPassed · 6 not voting
213 yes
211 no
Voted yes213
Rep 212Dem 0
Voted no211
Rep 1Dem 210
See how each member voted· all 424
Voted yes · 213
Aaron BeanR · FL
Andy BarrR · KY
Andy BiggsR · AZ
Ann WagnerR · MO
Ben ClineR · VA
Brad KnottR · NC
Brian JackR · GA
Cory MillsR · FL
Don BaconR · NE
Gabe EvansR · CO
Jeff CrankR · CO
Jeff HurdR · CO
Jim JordanR · OH
Joe WilsonR · SC
John JamesR · MI
John JoyceR · PA
Keith SelfR · TX
Kevin HernR · OK
Mike BostR · IL
Mike CareyR · OH
Mike EzellR · MS
Mike FloodR · NE
Mike KellyR · PA
Nancy MaceR · SC
Pat FallonR · TX
Randy FineR · FL
Ron EstesR · KS
Sam GravesR · MO
Tim MooreR · NC
Tom ColeR · OK
Tom EmmerR · MN
Tony WiedR · WI
Vince FongR · CA
Young KimR · CA
Voted no · 211
Adam GrayD · CA
Adam SmithD · WA
Al GreenD · TX
Ami BeraD · CA
Dave MinD · CA
Derek TranD · CA
Dina TitusD · NV
Ed CaseD · HI
Gabe AmoD · RI
Glenn IveyD · MD
Grace MengD · NY
Greg CasarD · TX
Gwen MooreD · WI
Ilhan OmarD · MN
Jason CrowD · CO
Jim CostaD · CA
Joe NeguseD · CO
Josh RileyD · NY
Judy ChuD · CA
Mark PocanD · WI
Mike LevinD · CA
Nellie PouD · NJ
Paul TonkoD · NY
Raul RuizD · CA
Ro KhannaD · CA
Susie LeeD · NV
Ted LieuD · CA
The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • It allows the House to act swiftly on important budget reconciliation legislation without being slowed down by procedural rules.bill
  • The waiver is limited in time and scope, applying only to one specific reconciliation measure.bill
Critics
  • Waiving the two-thirds vote requirement reduces the minority party's ability to delay or debate the rule, limiting their input.report
  • It sets a precedent for bypassing standard procedures, which could be used to rush through controversial legislation.report

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