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proceduralMay 6, 2025 · House roll call · procedural · Result: Passed

On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 377 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) Gulf of America Act, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

This was a procedural vote — a decision about process (such as ending debate or handling a motion), not a direct vote on a bill, amendment, or nominee.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘‘Gulf of America”, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.

In plain language

  • House resolution in the 119th Congress.
  • Provides for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘‘Gulf.
  • House passed it on May 6, 2025 (substantive).

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea206

Independent: 1 · Republican: 205

Nay200

Democrat: 200

Present0

Not Voting27

Democrat: 13 · Republican: 14

How each member voted (433)

Yea (206)

Nay (200)

Not Voting (27)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.