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privileged resolution

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In the U.S. House of Representatives, a privileged motion allows a member to bypass party leadership and force a floor vote on a matter.
November 19, 2025 high procedural
Describes a standing floor procedure available to House members.
Under U.S. House of Representatives rules, a privileged resolution requires chamber leaders to schedule consideration and a chamber-wide vote within two legislative days.
November 19, 2025 high procedural
Describes a standing procedural rule governing the timing for consideration of privileged resolutions in the U.S. House.
A privileged resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives is a procedural tool that can be used to force consideration of a motion to formally rebuke or censure a member.
high procedural
House procedural mechanism referenced in the article as being used to scold a colleague.