H. Res. 1274 (119th)Bill Overview

Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.

Simple ResolutionCongress|CongressHouse of Representatives
Cosponsors
Support
Republican
Introduced
May 12, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 74.

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01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution directs the House to treat section 11 of a prior House resolution (H.Res. 1224) as having no force or effect. It is an action taken by the House alone to change how the House handles its own rules or orders. It does not make law that applies outside the House or involve the Senate or the President. It becomes effective only as an internal House decision when the House adopts it.

Passage rules

This is a simple House resolution considered and decided by the House alone; it does not require Senate approval or the President's signature and does not create binding law outside the House.

This House resolution states that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.

It contains no other language or policy directives.

The resolution simply annuls that specific subsection of a prior House resolution.

Passage5/100

Text is a House-internal procedural change (not statutory); adoption by the House is plausible but it does not become law in the statutory sense.

CredibilityPartially aligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise, narrowly targeted operational measure that clearly identifies the provision to be nullified and employs a direct mechanism to do so, but it omits contextual explanation and implementation particulars (effective date, retroactivity, treatment of prior actions) that would improve procedural clarity.

Contention68/100

Liberals worry about removing protections; conservatives see restored authority.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Who this appears to help vs burden50% / 50%
Targeted stakeholdersTargeted stakeholders
Likely helped
  • Targeted stakeholdersRestores whatever prior House procedure existed before that section was adopted.
  • Targeted stakeholdersRemoves procedural constraints or requirements introduced by the rescinded section.
  • Targeted stakeholdersReduces administrative or compliance tasks tied to implementing that section.
Likely burdened
  • Targeted stakeholdersCreates uncertainty and instability in House rulemaking by reversing an adopted provision.
  • Targeted stakeholdersUndermines the authority or plans of committees that relied on the original section.
  • Targeted stakeholdersEncourages future ad hoc rescissions of internal rules for short‑term advantage.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberals worry about removing protections; conservatives see restored authority.
Progressive25%

Absent the text of section 11, this persona would likely be cautious or opposed.

They would worry the annulment removes procedural protections or oversight measures.

Their reaction depends heavily on the unknown content of section 11.

Likely resistant
Centrist50%

This persona would reserve judgment without seeing section 11's text.

They would treat the measure as potentially technical or partisan and demand procedural transparency.

Their support hinges on demonstrated necessity and reasonable process.

Split reaction
Conservative80%

This persona is likely supportive, viewing the annulment as correcting an objectionable or constraining rule.

They may see it as restoring majority prerogative or removing an excessive restriction.

Support is conditional but generally favorable.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood5/100

Text is a House-internal procedural change (not statutory); adoption by the House is plausible but it does not become law in the statutory sense.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Text and policy content of section 11 of House Resolution 1224
  • Level of floor support or opposition within the House
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

HOUSE · May 13, 2026
Approve resolution✓ PassedClose voteParty-lineSurprise result

The House formally adopted this resolution. A resolution applies only to the House and does not require the other chamber's approval or the President's signature — this vote settles the matter.

What is a approve resolution?

A resolution is a formal statement of opinion or decision by the chamber.

Yes 51% No 49%
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HOUSE · May 13, 2026
End debate now✓ PassedClose voteParty-lineSurprise result

Debate was cut short. The House will proceed directly to a vote on the underlying question.

What is a end debate now?

In the House, this ends debate and forces an immediate vote on the main question.

Yes 51% No 49%
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06 · Go deeper

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Liberals worry about removing protections; conservatives see restored authority.

Text is a House-internal procedural change (not statutory); adoption by the House is plausible but it does not become law in the statutory…

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Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise, narrowly targeted operational measure that clearly identifies the provision to be nullified and employs a direct mechanism to do so, but it omits contex…

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