H. Res. 885
109th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5638) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the unified credit against the estate tax to an exclusion equivalent of $5,000,000 and to…
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5638) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the unified credit against the estate tax to an excl… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5638) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the unified credit against the estate tax to an exclusion equivalent of $5,000,000 and to repeal the sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
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Agreed to (House)
Jun 22, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 22, 2006
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 194 (Roll no. 309). (text: CR H4427)
Jun 22, 2006
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 194 (Roll no. 308). (CR H4441-4442)
Jun 22, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4441-4442)
Jun 22, 2006
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 885, Mr. Hastings (WA) moved the previous question and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
Jun 22, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 885.
Jun 22, 2006
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4427-4433)
Jun 21, 2006
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 200.
Jun 21, 2006
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5638 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Jun 21, 2006
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-517, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
Jun 21, 2006
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2006 | House · vote #309 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 228–194 | See who voted → |
| Jun 22, 2006 | House · vote #308 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 226–194 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5638 (Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act of 2006).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 885: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5638) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the unified credit against the estate tax to an exclusion equivalent of $5,000,000 and to repeal the sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes, and for other purposes.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-885/
"H. Res. 885: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5638) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the unified credit against the estate tax to an exclusion equivalent of $5,000,000 and to repeal the sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes, and for other purposes.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-885/.
H. Res. 885, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-885/.
[H. Res. 885: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5638) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the unified credit against the estate tax to an exclusion equivalent of $5,000,000 and to repeal the sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-885/)