House leadership may coordinate with the House Sergeant-at-Arms and the United States Capitol Police to ensure the safety of Members of Congress and their families.
November 20, 2025
high
procedural
Describes a routine security coordination mechanism used to protect members of Congress.
Under U.S. House Rule IX, a 'privileged resolution' offered from the floor as a question of the privileges of the House by a member other than the majority or minority leader has immediate precedence and can force the full House to vote on the matter within two congressional work days.
November 13, 2025
high
temporal
Describes a procedural mechanism in the U.S. House of Representatives for forcing floor action.