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proceduralSep 21, 2022 · House roll call · procedural · Result: Passed

On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1372 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8873) to amend title 3, United States Code, to reform the process for the counting of electoral votes, 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. 8873) to amend title 3, United States Code, to reform the process for the counting of electoral votes, and for other purposes.

In plain language

  • House resolution in the 117th Congress.
  • Sets forth the rule for consideration of (H.R.
  • House passed it on Sep 21, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8873) to amend title 3, United States Code, to reform the process for the counting of electoral votes.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea219

Democrat: 218 · Republican: 1

Nay209

Republican: 209

Present0

Not Voting4

Democrat: 2 · Republican: 2

How each member voted (432)

Yea (219)

Nay (209)

Not Voting (4)

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