HRES 78
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 12:15 PM
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This resolution changes the rules of the House of Representatives regarding what types of resolutions can be considered ‘privileged.’ Privileged resolutions can be brought to the floor for immediate consideration without debate. This bill limits when a resolution can be granted this privileged status, requiring it to be based on findings from a committee investigation or a direction from a party caucus or conference. It specifically applies to resolutions related to impeachment, censure, expulsion, or vacancies in leadership positions.
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