Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Summary
H.Res. 1115 is a procedural resolution that sets the terms for House floor debate and voting on three separate bills. This type of resolution does not itself become law but rather establishes the rules under which other bills will be considered.
The resolution would allow the House to consider H.R. 556, which would prohibit the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture from banning lead ammunition and tackle on certain federal lands and waters under their jurisdiction. It would also schedule consideration of H.R. 1958, which would amend immigration law to make aliens convicted of defrauding the U.S. Government or unlawfully receiving public benefits deportable. Additionally, it would enable consideration of H.R. 4638, which would make aliens convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement inadmissible and deportable.
The resolution passed the House on March 17, 2026, and now moves to the Senate for consideration. If approved there, it would clear the way for these three bills to receive floor votes in the House. The actual impact on citizens would depend on whether each of the three underlying bills passes both chambers and is signed into law.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2538-2544)
Mar 17, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1115.
Mar 17, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1115, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 17, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2546-2547)
Mar 17, 2026
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 196 - 192 (Roll no. 90).
Mar 17, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 196 - 193 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H2538)
Mar 17, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 196 - 193 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H2538)
Mar 17, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 2026
On Ordering the Previous Question
On Ordering the Previous Question
The House voted 196-192 to adopt H.Res. 1115, a special rule that sets the terms for considering three separate bills: H.R. 556 (prohibiting Interior and Agriculture Secretaries from banning lead ammunition on federal lands), H.R. 1958 (making aliens convicted of defrauding the government or unlawfully receiving benefits deportable), and H.R. 4638 (making aliens convicted of harming law enforcement animals inadmissible and deportable). The rule also governs consideration of motions to suspend the rules. This vote was about the procedure for debating these bills, not about the bills themselves. Adopting the rule allows the House to proceed with floor consideration under the terms set by the Rules Committee. Rejecting the rule would have prevented these bills from being brought to the floor under the proposed debate framework. The vote was entirely along party lines, with all 196 Republicans voting yes and all 192 Democrats voting no. This partisan split is common on procedural votes when the majority and minority parties disagree on debate terms. With the rule adopted, the House can now move forward with consideration of the three underlying bills.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Mar 16, 2026
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2538-2544)
Mar 17, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1115.
Mar 17, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1115, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 17, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2546-2547)
Mar 17, 2026
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 196 - 192 (Roll no. 90).
Mar 17, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 196 - 193 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H2538)
Mar 17, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 196 - 193 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H2538)
Mar 17, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 2026
On Ordering the Previous Question
On Ordering the Previous Question
The House voted 196-192 to adopt H.Res. 1115, a special rule that sets the terms for considering three separate bills: H.R. 556 (prohibiting Interior and Agriculture Secretaries from banning lead ammunition on federal lands), H.R. 1958 (making aliens convicted of defrauding the government or unlawfully receiving benefits deportable), and H.R. 4638 (making aliens convicted of harming law enforcement animals inadmissible and deportable). The rule also governs consideration of motions to suspend the rules. This vote was about the procedure for debating these bills, not about the bills themselves. Adopting the rule allows the House to proceed with floor consideration under the terms set by the Rules Committee. Rejecting the rule would have prevented these bills from being brought to the floor under the proposed debate framework. The vote was entirely along party lines, with all 196 Republicans voting yes and all 192 Democrats voting no. This partisan split is common on procedural votes when the majority and minority parties disagree on debate terms. With the rule adopted, the House can now move forward with consideration of the three underlying bills.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Mar 16, 2026