Analyst Brief
March 17, 2026
H.RES. 1115 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, H.R. 4638)
Self-Executing Amendments and Broad Waivers Detected
The rule automatically deems significant amendments adopted for all three bills (H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, H.R. 4638) upon passage of this resolution, denying separate votes. Additionally, all points of order against consideration and provisions of these bills are waived, and no further floor amendments are permitted.
Rule Type
CLOSED
Debate Time
1 Hour per bill
Amendments
None (beyond self-executing amendments)
Procedural Analysis
- The rule employs self-executing amendments for H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638, meaning that significant changes to these bills are adopted automatically upon the resolution's passage, bypassing a direct vote on those amendments.
- Broad waivers of 'all points of order' against both the consideration and the provisions of all three bills are included, which can be used to circumvent procedural challenges, including potential budget or PAYGO violations.
- The rule effectively creates a closed process for floor amendments for all three bills, as the 'previous question' is ordered to final passage immediately after the self-executing amendments, preventing any further amendments from being offered by members.
- While one motion to recommit is allowed for each bill, the combination of self-executing amendments, broad waivers, and closed rule for floor amendments severely restricts the minority's ability to shape legislation.
- Section 4 extends debate on a motion to suspend the rules for H.J. Res. 139, which is a specific procedural adjustment for that resolution, not a general 'Marshall Law' provision for this H.Res.