Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Senate's current cloture and filibuster rules are contrary to the constitutional design of two co-equal majoritarian legislative bodies, are non-deliberative in practice, disenfranchise Members of the House of Representatives and their constituents, and disrupt the proper balance of powers between the two chambers of Congress, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1439 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses the "sense of the House." This means it conveys the House's opinion or belief on a particular issue. In this case, the resolution states that the House believes the Senate's current rules for cloture and filibuster are not in line with the Constitution's intention of having two co-equal legislative bodies. It argues these rules make deliberation difficult, limit the ability of House members and their constituents to have their votes count, and upset the balance of power between the House and Senate.
The resolution was introduced by Representative Michael Cloud. It was then referred to the House Committee on Rules. This type of resolution, which expresses the sense of the House, does not require a vote by the Senate and does not have the force of law. Its purpose is to communicate the House's position. If it were to advance, the next step would be for the Committee on Rules to consider it.
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Timeline
20 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1439 do?
- H.Res. 1439 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses the "sense of the House." This means it conveys the House's opinion or belief on a particular issue. In this case, the resolution states that the House believes the Senate's current rules for cloture and filibuster are not in line with the Constitution's intention of having two co-equal legislative bodies. It argues these rules make deliberation difficult, limit the ability of House members and their constituents to have their votes count, and upset the balance of power between the House and Senate. The resolution was introduced by Representative Michael Cloud. It was then referred to the House Committee on Rules. This type of resolution, which expresses the sense of the House, does not require a vote by the Senate and does not have the force of law. Its purpose is to communicate the House's position. If it were to advance, the next step would be for the Committee on Rules to consider it.
- Has H.Res. 1439 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1439. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1439?
- H.Res. 1439 was sponsored by Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1439?
- Referred to the House Committee on Rules. (20 Jul 2026).
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