119-HRES-311 DC Insider Procedural Viability Check

Bottom line and score

This measure is already across the finish line. As a House simple resolution disposing of a contested election, it required only House action, moved on a privileged path from House Administration, and was adopted by unanimous consent on December 9, 2025. Composite procedural viability score: 5/5. [1]Congress.gov — H.Res.311 — 119th Congress: Bill overview with latest action (Ag…[4]Congressional Research Service — CRS RL33780: Procedures for Contested Election…

Key data

Vehicle

House simple resolution (H.Res.); no Senate or Presidential action required. [2]U.S. House of Representatives — Bills & Resolutions — forms of congressional ac…[5]U.S. Senate — U.S. Senate: Types of Legislation — simple resolutions do not req…

Committee of jurisdiction

House Administration; chaired by Rep. Bryan Steil in the 119th Congress. [6]House Administration Committee (majority) — Chairman Steil to Lead Committee on…

Committee report

H. Rept. 119-54 (reported April 9, 2025) recommending agreement. [7]Congress.gov — H. Rept. 119-54 — Dismissing the election contest in TX-30 (to a…

Latest House action

Agreed to in House by unanimous consent; motion to reconsider laid on the table (Dec 9, 2025). [1]Congress.gov — H.Res.311 — 119th Congress: Bill overview with latest action (Ag…

Budget scorekeeping

None. The committee report states the resolution provides no new budget authority. [7]Congress.gov — H. Rept. 119-54 — Dismissing the election contest in TX-30 (to a…

Rubric assessment (0–5)

Focus: procedure, gatekeepers, and floor math.

• Chamber of Origin — House-only instrument that never leaves the chamber; contests are disposed via House resolution. High. [2]U.S. House of Representatives — Bills & Resolutions — forms of congressional ac…[3]Congressional Research Service — CRS R46603: Bills, Resolutions, Nominations, a…
• Vehicle Type — Simple resolution under the Federal Contested Elections Act; privileged consideration. High. [3]Congressional Research Service — CRS R46603: Bills, Resolutions, Nominations, a…[4]Congressional Research Service — CRS RL33780: Procedures for Contested Election…
• Senate Threshold — Not applicable; no Senate votes involved. High. [2]U.S. House of Representatives — Bills & Resolutions — forms of congressional ac…
• Committee Path — House Administration reported favorably; aligned majority chair (Steil). Clean path. High. [7]Congress.gov — H. Rept. 119-54 — Dismissing the election contest in TX-30 (to a…[6]House Administration Committee (majority) — Chairman Steil to Lead Committee on…
• Must‑Pass Potential — Not needed; privileged stand‑alone vehicle and routinely handled on the House floor. High. [4]Congressional Research Service — CRS RL33780: Procedures for Contested Election…
• Budget Scorekeeping — No cost or PAYGO exposure per report. High. [7]Congress.gov — H. Rept. 119-54 — Dismissing the election contest in TX-30 (to a…
• Calendar Math — Reported April 9, 2025; adopted December 9, 2025 by UC. Privileged status meant floor time was minimal when called up. High. [1]Congress.gov — H.Res.311 — 119th Congress: Bill overview with latest action (Ag…[4]Congressional Research Service — CRS RL33780: Procedures for Contested Election…

Path and timing

1. House Administration reported H. Res. 311 with H. Rept. 119‑54 (Apr 9, 2025). [7]Congress.gov — H. Rept. 119-54 — Dismissing the election contest in TX-30 (to a…
2. Placed on House Calendar No. 19 (Apr 9, 2025). [8]Congress.gov — Text of H.Res.311 as reported (House Calendar No. 19)
3. Agreed to in House by unanimous consent; motion to reconsider laid on the table (Dec 9, 2025). [1]Congress.gov — H.Res.311 — 119th Congress: Bill overview with latest action (Ag…

Institutional context (for situational awareness)