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proceduralAug 24, 2021 · House roll call · procedural · Result: Passed

On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 601 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 4) John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to (H.R. 3684) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14); and for other purposes

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. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.

In plain language

  • House resolution in the 117th Congress.
  • Provides for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise.
  • House passed it on Aug 24, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4 (John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021) and H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). The resolution also adopts S.Con.Res. 14, tables H.Res. 594 and H.Res. 600, and provides that House Rule XXVIII (recommitment of a bill to a committee) does not apply to the House adoption of a concurrent resolution on the budget for FY2022.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea220

Democrat: 220

Nay212

Republican: 212

Present0

Not Voting0

How each member voted (432)

Yea (220)

Nay (212)

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