Special Order, H. 5683

2025-2026 Regular Session

The resolution speeds and tightens consideration of H.5683 by imposing daily special order debate, limited amendments, and strict time rules to finalize Congressional redistricting

Roll call Yeas-73 Nays-33

Summary of Bill: H 5709 (Session 2025-2026, South Carolina)

Purpose and intent

The resolution establishes a special order to set H. 5683, related to Congressional Redistricting, for immediate consideration and to continue consideration on a daily basis until final disposition.

It governs how amendments may be offered, debated, and voted on during the consideration process, including Senate amendments if the bill returns with them.

Key provisions and changes

Special Order for immediate consideration: H. 5683 is placed on a special order immediately after adoption of this resolution, and consideration continues every day thereafter until the bill is finally disposed of.

Amendment process and limits:

Each member may select no more than one amendment from those on the desk or introduce no more than one new amendment.
By May 19, 2026 (before the House convenes), members must select or place on the desk the amendment they will pursue.
Only amendments chosen or introduced under this special order may be considered; no additional amendments may be offered except under the terms of this resolution.
No substitute amendments may be offered or accepted at the desk.
Proponents of an amendment may give a short explanation (up to 3 minutes); opponents may respond (up to 3 minutes).
On second-reading questions, debate is limited: no member may speak more than once and for up to 10 minutes.
On third reading, no member may speak, and no motions other than the main question are in order.

If H. 5683 returns with Senate amendments:

The Majority Leader and the Minority Leader may each introduce one amendment.
Only one hour of debate is allowed on each such amendment, with time evenly split between proponents and opponents and a 10-minute limit per speaker.

Procedural exceptions and timing:

If a motion to adjourn or recess has been defeated, no new adjournment or recess motions are in order for five hours, with an exception that after adoption of this resolution, or upon second reading of H. 5683, a motion to adjourn may be in order.
Except as otherwise provided, Rule 8.5 motions will not be in order until H. 5683 receives second reading.

Formatting note: The resolution uses explicit procedural rules to control debate, amendments, and timing for the consideration of H. 5683.

Who and what is affected

Legislative members are directly affected, as the resolution sets the rules for amendment selection, debate time, and orderly consideration of H. 5683.

H. 5683 (Congressional Redistricting) is the bill under consideration; the resolution determines how it may be amended and debated, including potential Senate amendments.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Action history indicates:

Action: Introduced and adopted on 2026-05-18.
Roll call: Yeas 73, Nays 33.

Timing requirements:

Members must select or place their chosen amendment before the House convenes on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Consideration proceeds daily by special order until final disposition.
Specific debate limits apply at each stage (second reading, third reading) and for any Senate-amendment scenarios.

Practical impact

The resolution tightens procedural control over the consideration of H. 5683, accelerating and constraining amendments and debate.

It limits the number of amendments each member can offer, specifies debate duration, and introduces a structured process for potential Senate amendments.

By design, it aims to streamline and finalize consideration of Congressional Redistricting legislation within a defined, rule-based framework.