Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72) relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
H. Res. 391 is a House rules measure that sets the terms for how the House will consider H. J. Res. 72, a joint resolution described as relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025. The rule directs the House to immediately take up H. J. Res. 72 upon adoption and waives most procedural obstacles to fast-track consideration. It allows the joint resolution to be read in full and limits debate to one hour, divided between the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (or their designees), with a single motion to recommit allowed. It also waives certain House rules for this specific measure and requires the Clerk to transmit a message to the Senate indicating passage within one week. In short, this resolution is designed to expedite the House’s consideration and passage of H. J. Res. 72, effectively prioritizing a quick floor process and limiting extensive debate or amendments.
Key Points
- 1Provides a closed, expedited rule for considering H. J. Res. 72 immediately upon adoption.
- 2Waives points of order against the consideration and against provisions in H. J. Res. 72.
- 3Sets a total of one hour of debate, split equally between the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (or their designees), plus one motion to recommit.
- 4Excludes certain House rules (Clause 1(c) of Rule XIX and Clause 8 of Rule XX) from applying to the consideration of H. J. Res. 72.
- 5Requires the Clerk to transmit to the Senate a message that the House has passed H. J. Res. 72 within one week of passage.