Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

H.Res.601 through Congress

H.Res.601 is considered only in the House.

HouseAug 24, 2021Agreed to the resolution220–212View vote

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Related Senate measure: S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.

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Official summary

Version 53 · Passed House · Aug 24, 2021

This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4 (John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021) and H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act).

The resolution also adopts S.Con.Res. 14, tables H.Res. 594 and H.Res. 600, and provides that House Rule XXVIII (recommitment of a bill to a committee) does not apply to the House adoption of a concurrent resolution on the budget for FY2022.

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Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] · D–CO

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Aug 24, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 24, 2021
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 212 (Roll no. 258). (text: CR H4359)
House roll call 258 · Individual votes
Aug 24, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 212 (Roll no. 258).(text: CR H4359)
House roll call 258 · Individual votes
Aug 24, 2021
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 212 (Roll no. 257). (consideration: CR H4371)
House roll call 257 · Individual votes
Aug 24, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 601.
Aug 24, 2021
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4359-4372)
Aug 24, 2021
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 33.
Aug 24, 2021
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-117, by Mr. Neguse.
Aug 24, 2021
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-117, by Mr. Neguse.
Aug 24, 2021
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Analyze H.Res.601 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.601, 117th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/601

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2021-08-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres601/BILLS-117hres601rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-17T20:53:21Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze H.Res.601 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.601, 117th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/601

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2021-08-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres601/BILLS-117hres601rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-17T20:53:21Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.601 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.601, 117th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/601

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2021-08-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres601/BILLS-117hres601rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-17T20:53:21Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.601 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

Individual rights and government power

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Examine H.Res.601 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.

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Discuss H.Res.601, 117th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/601

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2021-08-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres601/BILLS-117hres601rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-17T20:53:21Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.601 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.