What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 838.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-07.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres838/BILLS-117hres838eh.htm

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2021/roll403.xml

Is this summary verified?

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

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 213 (Roll no. 403). (text: CR H6920-6921)

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 838

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Protecting Democracy, Honoring Pulse, and Supporting Healthcare Workers' Well-being

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Allows consideration of H.R. 5314, a bill to protect democracy by preventing presidential power abuses, restoring checks and balances, increasing government accountability and transparency, and defending elections from foreign interference. Allows consideration of S. 1605, a bill to officially designate the National Pulse Memorial in Orlando, Florida. Allows consideration of S. 610, a bill to address behavioral health and well-being among healthcare professionals.

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution sets the rules for considering three important bills. These bills aim to strengthen democracy, commemorate the Pulse nightclub tragedy, and improve the mental health of healthcare professionals. Citizens can expect changes in government operations, recognition of an important memorial site, and support for those who care for our health.

Key points

Allows consideration of H.R. 5314, a bill to protect democracy by preventing presidential power abuses, restoring checks and balances, increasing government accountability and transparency, and defending elections from foreign interference.

Allows consideration of S. 1605, a bill to officially designate the National Pulse Memorial in Orlando, Florida.

Allows consideration of S. 610, a bill to address behavioral health and well-being among healthcare professionals.

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VOTING RESULTS

2021-12-08

For 219

Against 213

Abstain 0

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Status:

Adopted

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Additional Information

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5314) to protect our democracy by preventing abuses of presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1605) to designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 610) to address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals.

Print number: HRES 838

Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

Process start date: 2021-12-07

Voting date: 2021-12-08

Meeting no: 1

Voting no: 403

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