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proceduralDec 8, 2021 · House roll call · procedural · Result: Passed

On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 838 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5314) Protecting Our Democracy Act; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1605) to designate the National Pulse Memorial; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 610) to address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals

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. 5314) to protect our democracy by preventing abuses of presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1605) to designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 610) to address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals.

In plain language

  • House resolution in the 117th Congress.
  • Provides for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5314) to protect our democracy by preventing abuses of presidential power.
  • House passed it on Dec 8, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This resolution sets forth rules for consideration of H.R. 5314 (addressing issues involving abuses of presidential power, checks and balances, and election integrity and security); S. 1605 (designating the National Pulse Memorial in Orlando, Florida); and S. 610 (addressing the behavioral health and well-being of health care professionals).

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea218

Democrat: 218

Nay210

Republican: 210

Present0

Not Voting5

Democrat: 2 · Republican: 3

How each member voted (433)

Yea (218)

Nay (210)

Not Voting (5)

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