Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.
Introduced June 11, 2026 · Last action June 11, 2026
Plain English Summary
This resolution (H. Res. 1363) is a procedural rule that governs how the House of Representatives will consider and debate H.R. 7007, a bill titled 'to govern on behalf of the American people.' The resolution sets the terms for floor debate, waives certain procedural objections, allows the ranking minority member of the Judiciary Committee to propose an amendment that will be automatically adopted, and requires the House to send the passed bill to the Senate within three days. The resolution itself does not create policy; it only controls the mechanics of how H.R. 7007 will be voted on.
Who benefits
The House Democratic leadership and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD-8), who sponsors this resolution, benefit procedurally by expediting consideration of H.R. 7007 and limiting debate time. The ranking minority member of the Judiciary Committee benefits by having their proposed amendment automatically adopted without requiring a separate floor vote. The specific policy beneficiaries of H.R. 7007 cannot be determined from this resolution, as the resolution is purely procedural and does not disclose what H.R. 7007 contains.
Who pays / loses
House Republicans and members who oppose H.R. 7007 lose procedural leverage because all points of order are waived, preventing them from using standard parliamentary objections to delay or block consideration. The minority party loses the opportunity to propose competing amendments, as only the ranking minority member's substitute amendment is guaranteed consideration and automatic adoption. Members who wish to debate the bill face constraints due to the one-hour limit on total debate time.
Funding & Lobbying Interests
Rep. Jamie Raskin's 2024 campaign contributions show no PAC funding but $107,125.81 from 'Other' sources, $6,600 from Agriculture, $5,870.62 from Law, $950 from Finance, and $850 from Healthcare. These contributions do not reveal the financial interests backing H.R. 7007 itself, as this resolution is procedural and does not advance specific industry interests—it only accelerates floor consideration. The substantive beneficiaries and funding interests depend on the content of H.R. 7007, which is not detailed in this procedural resolution.
Political Impact
Affected Groups
All 435 House members are formally affected by this resolution's procedural changes, but House Democrats and Democratic committee leadership gain process control, while House Republicans lose procedural options to delay or amend H.R. 7007. The actual material impact on American citizens, businesses, or demographic groups depends entirely on H.R. 7007's content, which this resolution does not specify.
Political Subtext
Proponents of this resolution argue that expedited consideration and automatic adoption of the minority amendment represent a fair compromise: the majority moves the bill forward quickly while guaranteeing the minority a substantive say through the ranking member's amendment. Critics argue that waiving all points of order eliminates essential procedural safeguards and prevents the minority from meaningful debate or amendment alternatives. The non-partisan House Clerk and Rules Committee apply these procedures without editorial judgment, but the design itself reflects a choice to prioritize speed and majority control over extended minority participation.
Real-World Stakes
If adopted, this resolution enables the House to vote on H.R. 7007 the same day or within 24 hours, rather than allowing extended debate and multiple amendment opportunities. This is a common tactic for bills the majority considers urgent or non-controversial. Without knowing H.R. 7007's content, the real-world stakes are unknown. However, procedural resolutions that waive points of order have been used to pass bills ranging from technical fixes to major policy overhauls; the impact depends entirely on the underlying bill. The three-day transmission deadline to the Senate is standard.
Sponsor
Vote Record
No recorded votes.
Campaign Finance — Primary Sponsor
Top contributing industries
Other$107,125.81
Agriculture$6,600
Law$5,870.62
Finance$950
Healthcare$850
501(c)(4) disclosure: Contributions from 501(c)(4) "dark money" organizations are not required to be publicly disclosed and are not reflected in the figures above. Data sourced from FEC public disclosure filings.
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