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The House voted 212-210 to end debate on a rule that sets the terms for considering legislation on pregnancy centers, student resources, and land use in Minnesota.
This vote was a procedural step to move forward with House Resolution 1009. This resolution creates the rules for debating three separate items: a bill regarding federal funds for pregnancy centers (H.R. 6945), a bill requiring colleges to provide information to pregnant students (H.R. 6359), and a resolution to overturn a federal land protection order in Minnesota (H.J. Res. 140). In the House, "ordering the previous question" is a common move by the majority party to end debate and prevent the minority party from offering any additional amendments or changes. It is essentially a "shut-down" vote that allows the House to move directly to a final vote on the resolution at hand without further delay. The motion passed on a narrow 212-210 party-line vote, with Republicans supporting it and Democrats opposing it. Because it passed, the House proceeded immediately to a final vote on the resolution itself. This highlights the narrow majority held by the controlling party, as a shift of just two votes would have blocked the measure.
Following this vote, the House will conduct a final vote on the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 1009) itself.
OPEN BILL →Democrats. The Democratic caucus voted unanimously in opposition, attempting to block the majority from moving forward with the debate rules.
Republicans. The Republican caucus voted nearly unanimously in favor, with only a few members absent, to maintain control over the floor process.
On Ordering the Previous Question
Jan 21, 2026
The House voted 212-210 to end debate on a rule that sets the terms for considering legislation on pregnancy centers, student resources, and land use in Minnesota.
Ordering the previous question is a technical House procedure to end all debate on a pending matter. By passing this motion, the majority party prevents the minority party from proposing amendments or continuing the discussion, moving straight to a final vote.
Following this vote, the House will conduct a final vote on the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 1009) itself.
The vote followed strict party lines, reflecting a high level of coordination within the Republican majority to advance their legislative priorities over Democratic opposition.
The Democratic caucus voted unanimously in opposition, attempting to block the majority from moving forward with the debate rules.
The Republican caucus voted nearly unanimously in favor, with only a few members absent, to maintain control over the floor process.
The single independent member voted with the Republican majority.