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Setting the Stage for Key Votes in the House of Representatives

This procedural document from the House of Representatives clears the way for votes on several important bills. These bills address renewing support for victims of violence, changing immigration rules for certain groups, setting terms for foreign farm workers, preventing budget cuts, and the Equal Rights Amendment.
Key points
Allows the House to consider the Violence Against Women Act.
Sets the stage for a vote on changes to immigration status for certain individuals.
Permits debate and a vote on rules for foreign agricultural workers.
Enables consideration of a bill to prevent automatic government spending cuts.
Prepares for a vote on removing the deadline for the Equal Rights Amendment ratification.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-03-17
For 216
Against 204
Abstain 0
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Status:
Adopted
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Additional Information
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1620) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1603) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1868) to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; and for other purposes.
Print number: HRES 233
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Process start date: 2021-03-16
Voting date: 2021-03-17
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 79
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Setting the Stage for Key Votes in the House of Representatives

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 233.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows the House to consider the Violence Against Women Act.
  • Sets the stage for a vote on changes to immigration status for certain individuals.
  • Permits debate and a vote on rules for foreign agricultural workers.
  • Enables consideration of a bill to prevent automatic government spending cuts.
  • Prepares for a vote on removing the deadline for the Equal Rights Amendment ratification.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 204 (Roll no. 79). (text: CR H1393-1394)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 233

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