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proceduralMar 2, 2021 · House roll call · procedural · Result: Passed

On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 179 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) For the People Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) George Floyd Justice in Policing 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. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; and for other purposes.

In plain language

- This House resolution from the 117th Congress provides for consideration of H.R. 1 and H.R. 1280. - The official summary restates that rule-setting role and does not list debate limits or funding amounts. - Subject tags include House of Representatives, Legislative rules and procedure, and Congress. - Roll-call votes recorded on this measure: on March 2, 2021, the House vote on ordering the previous question was PROCEDURAL and Passed; on March 2, 2021, the House vote on agreeing to the resolution was SUBSTANTIVE (passage) and Passed.

Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1 (For the People Act of 2021) and H.R. 1280 (George Floyd Justice In Policing Act of 2021). In addition, the resolution adopts H. Res. 176 (providing for corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) and H. Res. 177 (authorizing a congressional candidate to file a statement with the Clerk of the House of Representatives regarding the candidate's intent to participate in a proposed small donor financing system in the next congressional election).

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea220

Democrat: 220

Nay201

Republican: 201

Present0

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Not Voting10

Republican: 10

How each member voted (431)

Yea (220)

Nay (201)

Not Voting (10)

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