Breaking the Gridlock Act
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.
2026-02-10
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Plain-English Summary
This bill would change how Congress operates to reduce delays and make it easier to pass legislation by limiting the use of procedural tactics that allow senators to block or slow down votes. The changes would affect how bills move through the Senate and could make it faster for lawmakers to debate and vote on proposed laws. The goal is to help Congress function more efficiently and get more work done despite disagreements between political parties.
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How Congress Voted
Roll Call #10
PassedParty-Line Vote2026-01-08 · HouseOn Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
Broke With Party (22)
Committee Members Who Voted (842)
Full Vote Breakdown (431 members)
Not Voting / Present (5)
Roll Call #4
PassedParty-Line Vote2026-01-07 · HouseOn Motion to Discharge
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
Broke With Party (22)
Committee Members Who Voted (842)
Full Vote Breakdown (431 members)
Not Voting / Present (5)
Who Funded the Votes?
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Subjects
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 1834 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1834 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF ENHANCED PREMIUM TAX CREDIT. (a) Extension of Rules To Increase Premium Assistance Amounts.-- Clause (iii) of section 36B(b)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``through 2025'' and inserting ``through 2028'', and (2) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``before January 1, 2026'' and inserting ``before January 1, 2029''. (b) Extension of Rule To Allow Credit to Taxpayers Whose Household Income Exceeds 400 Percent of Poverty Line.--Subparagraph (E) of section 36B(c)(1) of such Code is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``through 2025'' and inserting ``through 2028'', and (2) by striking ``before January 1, 2026'' and inserting ``before January 1, 2029''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. Passed the House of Representatives January 8, 2026. Attest: Clerk. 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1834 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
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