United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 199 (118th)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Introduced
7 March 2023
Last action
8 March 2023 · Floor
Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]
Subjects
Defence, Environment
Source updated
18 November 2025
Summary
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19.
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Timeline
7 March 2023
Calendars
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 5.
Source: Calendars
7 March 2023
Floor
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
Source: Floor
7 March 2023
Reported
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-7, by Mr. Massie.
Source: Committee
7 March 2023
Reported
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-7, by Mr. Massie.
Source: Committee
7 March 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
8 March 2023
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
8 March 2023
Vote
On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 206 (Roll No. 135).
Source: Floor
8 March 2023
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 206 (Roll No. 135).
Source: Floor
8 March 2023
Vote
On ordering the previous question on the amendment (A001) and the resolution. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 205 (Roll no. 134).
Source: Floor
8 March 2023
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 199.
Source: Floor
8 March 2023
Floor
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1161-1173; text: CR H1161-1162)
Source: Floor
Votes
8 March 2023 · passed · On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended · Passed · Official source
Yes 216 · No 206 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 12
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Aye
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]Aye
- Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]No
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]No
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
8 March 2023 · passed · On Ordering the Previous Question · Passed · Official source
Yes 217 · No 205 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 12
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]Yea
- Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]Nay
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Engrossed in House · 8 March 2023 · Download file
- Reported in House · 7 March 2023 · Download file
Documents
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Passed House
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".
- related to → Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
- related to → COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023
- amends ← Amendment strikes section 4 of the resolution and redesignates the subesequent section accordingly.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/199
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/118/hres/199
- us · 118-hres-199 · source updated 18 November 2025