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HRES 293

Providing for the announcement of pairs from a written list furnished to the Clerk, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Anna Luna

HRES 293 - Providing for the announcement of pairs from a written list furnished to the Clerk, and for other purposes OverviewBill Number: HRES 293 Title: Providing for the announ

Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, H. Res. 293 is considered passed House.
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Bill Summary · HRES 293

HRES 293 - Providing for the announcement of pairs from a written list furnished to the Clerk, and for other purposes

Overview

Bill Number: HRES 293
Title: Providing for the announcement of pairs from a written list furnished to the Clerk, and for other purposes
Status: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, H. Res. 293 is considered passed House.
Introduced: April 07, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The main purpose of HRES 293 is to establish a new procedure for announcing "pairs" during House votes. Pairing is a longstanding practice where two members who will vote opposite ways on a measure agree to abstain from voting, effectively canceling out each other's votes. This resolution aims to streamline and formalize the pairing process.

Key Provisions

  • Requires members wishing to be paired to submit a written list of their pairings to the House Clerk prior to a vote
  • Directs the Clerk to announce these pre-submitted pairings to the House before the vote occurs
  • Allows the Clerk to announce a pair even if one of the paired members is not present to vote
  • Permits the Clerk to maintain and publish the list of announced pairs

Affected Parties and Impacts

This resolution primarily affects House members who wish to participate in the pairing process. By formalizing the pairing procedure, it aims to provide more transparency and consistency around this longstanding House practice.

The changes could impact the voting dynamics on the House floor, as pre-announced pairs would be recorded even if one member is absent. This may affect the final vote tallies in some cases.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HRES 293 was introduced in the House on April 7, 2025 and was subsequently passed by the House pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294. As a House resolution, it does not require Senate approval and will take effect immediately upon passage.

The new pairing procedures established by this resolution will apply to all future House votes going forward. The Clerk will be responsible for implementing the new system of pre-submitted and announced pairings.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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