H.R. 131

The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House of January 2, 2026, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.R. 131. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H205-208)

The previous question was ordered without objection.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the veto message of the President to H.R. 131, the Chair put the question on will the House, on reconsideration, pass the bill, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Under the Constitution, the vote must be taken by the yeas and nays. Further proceedings were postponed until a time to be announced.

The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the consideration of the veto. (consideration: CR H212)

Failed of passage in House over veto On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 248 - 177, 1 Present (Roll no. 9).

On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 248 - 177, 1 Present (Roll no. 9).

Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Natural Resources.

On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Natural Resources. Agreed to without objection.

The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.

The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.R. 131 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House Document (119-119).

POSTPONED CONSIDERATION OF VETO MESSAGE - The Chair announced that further consideration of the veto message and the bill, H.R. 131, is postponed until the legislative day of January 8, 2026. Agreed to without objection.

Vetoed by President.

Vetoed by President.

Presented to President.

Presented to President.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.