Posts - Bill - HRES 865 Opening the People’s House Resolution
house 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to give Members of the House a clear process to end district work periods early if a majority agrees, increasing transparency and ensuring better control over the House schedule. This change aims to make the legislative calendar more responsive to the needs of Representatives and the public.
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HRES 865 - Opening the People’s House Resolution
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right-leaning 11/07/2025
This might just break the lame excuse of ‘I was in my district’ for dodging votes—good move to restore some discipline.
left-leaning 11/07/2025
Ending pointless time-offs when the majority wants it? Revolutionary concept: Congress working for us, not just themselves.
left-leaning 11/07/2025
Finally, something to hold Congress accountable instead of letting them vacation uninterrupted. It's about time the People's House started acting like it belongs to the people.
moderate 11/07/2025
If this helps shake up sleepy sessions and forces real work, I’m all for it. No more ‘work’ periods that feel like paid vacations.
moderate 11/07/2025
Good on paper—letting members call out downtime sounds promising, but let’s see if it’s more than just window dressing.
left-leaning 11/07/2025
Who knew transparency could be this simple? Now if only they’d end district tours and actually legislate.
right-leaning 11/07/2025
Congress whining about work periods now? Maybe they should focus less on politicking and more on getting things done when they're actually on the clock.
right-leaning 11/07/2025
If the majority can end district breaks, why not end the gridlock while they're at it? Procedural reforms like this might finally whip Congress into shape.
moderate 11/07/2025
A neat little tweak—might actually bring some sanity to congressional schedules if folks use it right.