What This Bill Does
H. Res. 1140 is a House rules resolution that sets up floor consideration of H.R. 5408, a bill aimed at accelerating the time from workplace organizing to a contract under the National Labor Relations Act. It does not itself change labor law; instead, it waives points of order, limits debate to one hour, and allows one motion to recommit so the House can move quickly to final passage of H.R. 5408. The resolution also directs the Clerk to transmit the bill to the Senate within three calendar days after House passage. If adopted, it affects House procedure and the path of the underlying labor bill, which would matter most to workers, employers, and unions covered by the NLRA.
- Waives all points of order against consideration of H.R. 5408.
- Limits floor debate to one hour, divided between the majority and minority on Education and Workforce.
- Allows only one motion to recommit before final passage.
- Requires the Clerk to transmit the bill to the Senate within three calendar days after House passage.
- The resolution itself does not change the National Labor Relations Act; it sets up consideration of H.R. 5408.
Who This Bill Affects
For the general public, this resolution mainly affects how quickly the House can vote on H.R. 5408, a bill about speeding up the path to a workplace contract under the National Labor Relations Act. If you are a worker in an organizing campaign, a union representative, or an employer bargaining with a newly organized workforce, the resolution could lead to faster consideration of rules that change the timing of contract negotiations. For most people outside those groups, the direct effect is limited because the resolution is procedural and does not itself change wages, benefits, or labor rights.
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- Workers seeking a first contract after organizing Supporters would argue that faster contract timelines reduce the period of uncertainty after workers vote to organize. A quicker path to a contract can bring wages, benefits, and workplace rules into effect sooner.
- Unions and labor advocates They may see the resolution as a way to move a labor-policy bill through the House without procedural delays. Fast consideration can help ensure the chamber votes on the substance of workplace time-to-contract rules.
- Legislators favoring streamlined floor procedure These supporters may argue that waiving points of order and limiting debate is appropriate for moving a focused bill efficiently. They would say the House should spend less time on procedural obstacles and more on the policy question itself.
- Employers and management-side labor groups Opponents may worry that accelerating time-to-contract could pressure employers into bargaining under tighter deadlines. They may argue that faster timelines reduce flexibility to negotiate carefully and could increase compliance burdens.
- Members concerned about limited debate and amendments They may object that the resolution waives points of order and sharply constrains floor consideration. From this view, the House is limiting scrutiny of a bill that could affect labor relations nationwide.
- Businesses in heavily unionized industries These stakeholders may fear that a faster contract process could change bargaining leverage and raise labor costs sooner. They may prefer a slower, more deliberative process that allows more time to assess the bill's effects.
Key Implications
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“"All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived."”
This means procedural objections that might normally block or complicate House consideration are set aside. In practice, the House is making it easier to bring H.R. 5408 to a vote.
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“"The previous question shall be considered as ordered... to final passage"”
This language limits the ability to delay or substantially amend the bill on the floor. It pushes the House toward a quick up-or-down decision.
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“"one hour of debate equally divided"”
The House is giving only a short, controlled debate window. That can speed action, but it also reduces the amount of public argument aired before the vote.
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“"The Clerk shall transmit to the Senate... no later than three calendar days"”
If the House passes H.R. 5408, it must move to the Senate quickly. That short deadline signals urgency and can accelerate bicameral consideration.
Latest Status
June 9, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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