H. Res. 966
109th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5970) 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, to repeal the sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes, and to extend expiring provisions, and for other purposes…
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5970) 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. 5970) 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, to repeal the sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes, and to extend expiring provisions, and for other purposes; and consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to provide economic security for all Americans, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Jul 28, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 28, 2006
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 194 (Roll no. 419). (text: CR H6030)
Jul 28, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6038-6039)
Jul 28, 2006
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 966, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
Jul 28, 2006
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6038)
Jul 28, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 966.
Jul 28, 2006
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6030-6038)
Jul 28, 2006
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
Jul 28, 2006
The resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 5970 and H.R. 4, in the House.
Jul 28, 2006
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-613, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
Jul 28, 2006
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2006 | House · vote #419 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 217–194 | 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. 5970 (Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief Act of 2006) and H.R. 4 (Pension Protection Act of 2006).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 966: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5970) 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, to repeal the sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes, and to extend expiring provisions, and for other purposes; and consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to provide economic security for all Americans, and for other purposes.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-966/
"H. Res. 966: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5970) 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, to repeal the sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes, and to extend expiring provisions, and for other purposes; and consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to provide economic security for all Americans, and for other purposes.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-966/.
H. Res. 966, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-966/.
[H. Res. 966: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5970) 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, to repeal the sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes, and to extend expiring provisions, and for other purposes; and consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to provide economic security for all Americans, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-966/)