# 119-hres-1439: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Senate's current cloture and filibuster rules are contrary to the constitutional design of two co-equal majoritarian legislative bodies, are non-deliberative in practice, disenfranchise Members of the House of Representatives and their constituents, and disrupt the proper balance of powers between the two chambers of Congress, and for other purposes.

119-hres-1439, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Senate's current cloture and filibuster rules are contrary to the constitutional design of two co-equal majoritarian legislative bodies, are non-deliberative in practice, disenfranchise Members of the House of Representatives and their constituents, and disrupt the proper balance of powers between the two chambers of Congress, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-07-30).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1439
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Senate's current cloture and filibuster rules are contrary to the constitutional design of two co-equal majoritarian legislative bodies, are non-deliberative in practice, disenfranchise Members of the House of Representatives and their constituents, and disrupt the proper balance of powers between the two chambers of Congress, and for other purposes.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-20
- Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-30

## Summary

**Restore majority rule in both chambers.** This resolution would argue the Senate's cloture and filibuster rules let a 41‑Senator minority block legislation without sustained debate and that this conflicts with the Framers' majoritarian design. - House members and constituents: It finds the filibuster disenfranchises House members and their voters by blocking timely Senate consideration of House-passed bills. - Senate procedure and minority rights: It calls for reform or abolition of cloture and filibuster rules so legislation can be decided by a majority of Senators present and voting while preserving the minority's right to be heard and offer amendments. - Constitutional balance and accountability: It frames the filibuster as a structural distortion of bicameralism, noting a 41‑Senator minority could represent about 11% of the population and still prevent Senate votes, which it says weakens voter accountability.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-8324: Great American Healthcare Plan
- 119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9200: Secure the Border Act of 2026
- 119-hr-9199: Permanent Trump Secure Border Act
- 119-hr-8652: YODA
- 119-hr-10908: Ending Patient Runaround Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1439 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1439)

## Related
- [119-hr-8324: Great American Healthcare Plan](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8324)
- [119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4317)
- [119-hr-9200: Secure the Border Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9200)
- [119-hr-9199: Permanent Trump Secure Border Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9199)
- [119-hr-8652: YODA](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8652)
- [119-hr-10908: Ending Patient Runaround Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10908)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1439 (as of 2026-07-30).