Bill · H.Res. 731· House(119-HRES-731)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 155) to require States to permit unaffiliated voters to vote in primary elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 9/17/2025
- Last activity
- 9/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 155 in the House of Representatives. H.R. 155 is a bill that requires States to permit unaffiliated voters to vote in primary elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. The resolution states that immediately upon its adoption, the House shall proceed to consider the bill. It waives all points of order against the consideration of the bill and against provisions in the bill as amended. An amendment in the nature of a substitute specified in section 3 of the resolution is considered as adopted. The resolution allows for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit before final passage.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+7
By advancing legislation to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in federal primaries, this measure directly enhances electoral access.
Does this protect the right to vote?+6
The resolution provides for consideration of a bill that expands voting access for unaffiliated voters in primary elections.
Does this make elections run better?+6
The resolution facilitates the consideration of legislation aimed at opening primary elections to unaffiliated voters.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Inclusion of Unaffiliated Voters: The underlying bill, H.R. 155, requires States to permit unaffiliated voters to vote in primary elections for Federal office. This is positive because it gives voters who do not belong to a political party a say in choosing candidates for Federal office.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text of the resolution, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Access+7Improves Voting Rights+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process+6Increases Federal Power+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Young Adults+3
- 9/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Rules.