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House Vote to Nullify Section 11 of House Resolution 1224

Original title: PROVIDING THAT SECTION 11 OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 1224 SHALL HAVE NO FORCE OR EFFECT

May 13, 2026

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What this does

This vote changes the internal rules or legislative content of the House by nullifying a specific provision (Section 11) of a prior resolution (H. Res. 1224).

Who is mentioned in the record

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Members of the U.S. House of Representatives

The members are responsible for voting on the resolution and are bound by the resulting change to House rules or legislative actions.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 13, 2026.

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Summary

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass House Resolution 1274, which effectively removes Section 11 from a previous piece of legislation, House Resolution 1224. The measure passed following two separate floor votes: one to end debate and one to approve the resolution itself.

Key Facts

  • The House passed H. Res. 1274, which declares that Section 11 of H. Res. 1224 shall have no force or effect.
  • The vote to order the previous question (ending debate) passed with 211 yeas and 206 nays.
  • The final vote to pass H. Res. 1274 passed with 213 ayes and 208 noes.
  • 13 members did not vote on the first motion; 9 members did not vote on the final motion.
  • The proceedings took place on May 13, 2026, as recorded in the Congressional Record, Volume 172, Issue 81.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for a section of a resolution to have 'no force or effect'?
It means that the specific provision is legally nullified and will no longer be implemented or enforced as part of the original resolution.
Did this resolution pass?
Yes, the House voted 213 to 208 in favor of the resolution.

Why It Matters

This vote changes the internal rules or legislative content of the House by nullifying a specific provision (Section 11) of a prior resolution (H. Res. 1224).

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Legislative Nullification

The House utilized a specific resolution (H. Res. 1274) to explicitly strip the legal force of a section from a prior resolution, demonstrating a direct reversal of previous legislative intent.

Connected Entities

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Sources

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