Protecting Deliberative Process in the House Resolution

Ryan Mackenzie

Republican · PA · Representative

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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

2026-07-30

Source: Congress.gov

This resolution would establish rules protecting internal House discussions and decision-making processes from being disclosed publicly, allowing lawmakers and staff to have candid conversations without fear that their private deliberations will become public record. It affects members of Congress, congressional staff, and anyone who might request documents or information about how House leadership makes decisions. The measure is designed to preserve the confidentiality of the legislative process while Congress develops and debates bills.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1467 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1467 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to restrict a recorded vote on any question put before the House after a certain hour, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 30, 2026 Mr. Mackenzie submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to restrict a recorded vote on any question put before the House after a certain hour, and for other purposes. Resolved, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This resolution may be cited as the ``Protecting Deliberative Process in the House Resolution''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTIONS ON RECORDED VOTES IN THE HOUSE. Rule XXIX of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: ``5. Notwithstanding any other rule of the House, no recorded vote conducted pursuant to the voting procedures under rule XX may be ordered on or after 11:00 p.m. on any day the House is in session unless it is determined, by an affirmative vote of at least three- fourths of the Members voting, a quorum being present, that exigent circumstances exist such that an exception to this requirement is warranted.''. <all>

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