H. Res. 838
117th Congress
House
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…
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5314) to protect our democracy by preventing abuses of presidential power, restoring checks and balances and acco… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: 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.
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Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Dec 7, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 7, 2021
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 213 (Roll no. 403). (text: CR H6920-6921)
Dec 7, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6927-6928)
Dec 7, 2021
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 210 (Roll no. 402). (consideration: CR H6927-6928)
Dec 7, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 838.
Dec 7, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 838, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
Dec 7, 2021
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6920-6927)
Dec 7, 2021
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 55.
Dec 7, 2021
Rule makes in order for the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on certain legislative days.
Dec 7, 2021
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-205, by Ms. Scanlon.
Dec 7, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2021 | House · vote #403 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 219–213 | See who voted → |
| Dec 7, 2021 | House · vote #402 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 218–210 | See who voted → |
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Latest action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
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).
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 838: 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.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-838/
"H. Res. 838: 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.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-838/.
H. Res. 838, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-838/.
[H. Res. 838: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-838/)