This resolution establishes the procedural rules for the House of Representatives to consider H. J. Res. 72 , a joint resolution pertaining to a national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025. Upon adoption of this resolution, the House will immediately proceed to debate and vote on H. J. Res. 72. To expedite consideration, all points of order against both the consideration of H. J. Res. 72 and its specific provisions are waived. The joint resolution will be considered as read, streamlining the legislative process. Debate on H. J. Res. 72 will be limited to one hour , equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Following debate, one motion to recommit will be allowed before the question is called for final passage. The Clerk is instructed to transmit the passed H. J. Res. 72 to the Senate within one week.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Meeks. Petition No: 119-4. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025051904">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Meeks. Petition No: 119-4. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025051904">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72) relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
USA119th CongressHRES-391| House
| Updated: 5/19/2025
This resolution establishes the procedural rules for the House of Representatives to consider H. J. Res. 72 , a joint resolution pertaining to a national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025. Upon adoption of this resolution, the House will immediately proceed to debate and vote on H. J. Res. 72. To expedite consideration, all points of order against both the consideration of H. J. Res. 72 and its specific provisions are waived. The joint resolution will be considered as read, streamlining the legislative process. Debate on H. J. Res. 72 will be limited to one hour , equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Following debate, one motion to recommit will be allowed before the question is called for final passage. The Clerk is instructed to transmit the passed H. J. Res. 72 to the Senate within one week.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Meeks. Petition No: 119-4. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025051904">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Meeks. Petition No: 119-4. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025051904">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)