RepublicanBill · H.Res. 1439· House(119-HRES-1439)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Senate's current cloture and filibuster rules are contrary to the constitutional design of two co-equal majoritarian legislative bodies, are non-deliberative in practice, disenfranchise Members of the House of Representatives and their constituents, and disrupt the proper balance of powers between the two chambers of Congress, and for other purposes.

Rep. Cloud
Age: 51 years
Texas
Introduced
7/20/2026
Last activity
7/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Sponsored by
Michael Cloud
Cosponsors
None
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Senate's current cloture and filibuster rules. The House finds these rules contrary to the constitutional design of two co-equal majoritarian legislative bodies. It argues that the modern filibuster is non-deliberative and functions as a procedural veto for a minority. The resolution claims these rules disenfranchise House Members and their constituents. Ultimately, it asserts that the current system disrupts the proper balance of powers between the two chambers of Congress.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this protect the right to vote?+5

    The resolution argues that current Senate rules dilute the weight of a citizen's vote, and reforming them would restore the intended impact of suffrage.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+3

    By seeking to align Senate rules with the majoritarian design of the House, the resolution promotes a more unified legislative power between the chambers.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2

    The resolution advocates for more direct floor votes and engagement, which could increase the visibility of legislative processes.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.