CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 83

119th Congress · Session 2 · March 4, 2026

A vote to send the measure to a committee instead of deciding it now

Usually an attempt by the side that expects to lose to change the measure or delay it. If it fails, the measure stays on the floor and the chamber goes on to decide it.

What was being voted on

119-HRES-1100 — Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

This resolution directs the Committee on Ethics to preserve certain records regarding House rules. It specifically focuses on violations or alleged violations of clause 9 and clause 18 of rule XXIII. These clauses pertain to sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual advances, and sexual relationships between Members and certain employees. The resolution requires the preservation of all documents and investigative materials related to these matters. Additionally, it mandates that the Committee make specific reports and materials publicly available.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Refer
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee’s review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
Result: Passed
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
Yea: 357Nay: 65Present: 1Not Voting: 9432 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D1822705
Republican R1753814
Official record
How each member voted (432)
357 yea, 65 nay, 1 present, 9 not voting