Procedural moves

The floor fights that don’t show up as a final vote: motions to suspend the rules (often a minority party trying to force a vote on its amendment), amendments ruled not germane or out of order, and bills deferred or reconsidered in the 91st General Assembly. Read from each bill’s official history, which gives the outcome and sometimes the count, but not who made the motion. How floor debate works

Both chambersHouseSenate

55
procedural moves
1
motions to suspend the rules that failed
4
amendments ruled not germane

AllMotion to suspend the rules (1)Deferred (22)Point of order (10)Amendment ruled out of order (22)

  • HF 1036 Relating to human trafficking, including screening children, civil statutes of l…
    Deferred · Senate · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 978.
    Deferred
  • HF 2542 Relating to habitual offenders, and providing penalties
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5126 out of order. S.J. 973.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2167 Relating to human trafficking prevention training for persons applying for certa…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5010 out of order. S.J. 968.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2284 Relating to the use of automated systems that detect traffic violations or regis…
    Deferred · Senate · April 30, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 941.
    Deferred
  • HF 2694 Relating to the regulation of certain places and activities by the governor
    Point of order · Senate · April 29, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on S-5123, ruled in order. S.J. 922.
  • HF 864 Requiring persons who operate certain internet sites, applications, or a segment…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 29, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5012 out of order. S.J. 916.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2754 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to charter scho…
    Deferred · Senate · April 27, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 887.
    Deferred
  • SF 2500 Relating to townships, including the appointment and duties of township officers…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 22, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5189 out of order. S.J. 872.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2601 Relating to campaign finance, including participation in ballot issue campaigns …
    Point of order · Senate · April 21, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on S-5203, ruled not germane. S.J. 853.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 2499 Relating to captive insurance companies and life captive reinsurance companies, …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 21, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5197 out of order. S.J. 856.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2562 Relating to care facility placement decisions for certain adults, and including …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 20, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5184 out of order. S.J. 832.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2305 Relating to health care decisions related to palliative care, hospice programs, …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 16, 2026 · Journal
    Amendments S-5140 and S-5122 out of order. S.J. 822.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 512 Relating to statutes of limitations in civil actions
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 15, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5182 filed, ruled out of order. S.J. 800.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2596 Regulating the marketing of grain, making penalties applicable, and including ef…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 7, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5105 out of order. S.J. 741.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2521 Relating to the abandonment of cats and dogs including delivery to an animal she…
    Deferred · Senate · April 6, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 727.
    Deferred
  • HF 2337 Relating to fraudulent practices involving academic credentials or professional …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · March 30, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5136 out of order. S.J. 667.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2464 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
    Point of order · Senate · March 24, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised, ruled well taken. S.J. 629.
    Point well taken
  • SF 2427 Providing a limitation on civil or criminal liability for any alleged actual or …
    Deferred · Senate · March 23, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 623.
    Deferred
  • SF 2204 Relating to campaign finance, including participation in ballot issue campaigns …
    Deferred · Senate · March 17, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 582.
    Deferred
  • SF 2341 Relating to the approval and publication of meeting minutes of county boards of …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · March 10, 2026 · Journal
    Amendments S-5037 and S-5065 out of order. S.J. 533.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2434 Relating to local government, including the approval of action by ordinance, and…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · March 10, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5093 filed, ruled out of order. S.J. 548.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2404 Requiring the department of education to develop and administer a pilot program …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · March 10, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5084 filed, ruled out of order. S.J. 536.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2215 Relating to natural resources, including office locations of the director of nat…
    Point of order · Senate · March 9, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on S-5080, ruled not germane. S.J. 503.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 579 Relating to local laws implementing the Iowa civil rights Act of 1965, local civ…
    Deferred · Senate · March 9, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 495.
    Deferred
  • SF 2168 Relating to workforce matters including apprenticeships and other career trainin…
    Point of order · Senate · March 5, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on S-5070, ruled in order. S.J. 487.
  • SF 2168 Relating to workforce matters including apprenticeships and other career trainin…
    Point of order · Senate · March 5, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on S-5072, ruled not germane. S.J. 487.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 2444 Creating regulations for cigar bars, modifying the smokefree air Act, and includ…
    Deferred · Senate · March 5, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 485.
    Deferred
  • SF 2168 Relating to workforce matters including apprenticeships and other career trainin…
    Deferred · Senate · March 5, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 486.
    Deferred
  • SF 627 Authorizing length of service award programs for volunteer fire fighters, volunt…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · May 14, 2025 · Journal
    Amendment S-3117 out of order. S.J. 1015.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 649 Relating to and making appropriations to the department of veterans affairs and …
    Deferred · Senate · May 13, 2025 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 981.
    Deferred
  • HF 639 Relating to hazardous liquid pipelines, including common carrier requirements, p…
    Motion to suspend the rules · Senate · May 12, 2025 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for S-3166, failed. S.J. 969.
    Failed
  • HF 639 Relating to hazardous liquid pipelines, including common carrier requirements, p…
    Point of order · Senate · May 12, 2025 · Journal
    Point of order raised on S-3166, ruled not germane. S.J. 969.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 383 Relating to pharmacy benefits managers, pharmacies, prescription drugs, and phar…
    Deferred · Senate · April 28, 2025 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 897.
    Deferred
  • SF 383 Relating to pharmacy benefits managers, pharmacies, prescription drugs, and phar…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 28, 2025 · Journal
    Amendment S-3104 out of order. S.J. 901.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 706 Relating to open meetings and open records, providing penalties, and making pena…
    Point of order · Senate · April 17, 2025 · Journal
    Point of order raised on S-3110, ruled in order. S.J. 824.
  • HF 706 Relating to open meetings and open records, providing penalties, and making pena…
    Deferred · Senate · April 17, 2025 · Journal
    Amendment S-3109 filed, deferred. S.J. 824.
    Deferred
  • HF 706 Relating to open meetings and open records, providing penalties, and making pena…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 17, 2025 · Journal
    Amendment S-3109 ruled out of order. S.J. 825.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 516 Relating to medical residency and fellowship positions, including priority for a…
    Deferred · Senate · April 14, 2025 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 771.
    Deferred
  • HF 787 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the calculat…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 9, 2025 · Journal
    Amendment S-3088 filed, ruled out of order. S.J. 744.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 515 Relating to consideration of the educational setting of a minor child in a child…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 9, 2025 · Journal
    Amendment S-3085 ruled out of order. S.J. 754.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 309 Relating to the review by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 8, 2025 · Journal
    Amendment S-3082 filed, ruled out of order. S.J. 723.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 442 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the calculat…
    Deferred · Senate · April 8, 2025 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 731.
    Deferred
  • HF 309 Relating to the review by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 8, 2025 · Journal
    Amendment S-3081 filed, ruled out of order. S.J. 723.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 787 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the calculat…
    Deferred · Senate · April 8, 2025 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 731.
    Deferred
  • HF 309 Relating to the review by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 8, 2025 · Journal
    Amendment S-3083 filed, ruled out of order. S.J. 724.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 309 Relating to the review by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing …
    Deferred · Senate · April 7, 2025 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 708.
    Deferred
  • SF 385 Relating to the review by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing …
    Deferred · Senate · April 7, 2025 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 708.
    Deferred
  • SF 572 Prohibiting the licensure of certain entities of the People’s Republic of China,…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · March 25, 2025 · Journal
    Amendment S-3052 filed, ruled out of order. S.J. 636.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 572 Prohibiting the licensure of certain entities of the People’s Republic of China,…
    Deferred · Senate · March 25, 2025 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 629.
    Deferred
  • SF 507 Restricting county and city diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
    Deferred · Senate · March 25, 2025 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 626.
    Deferred
  • SF 603 Relating to workforce compensation and training, unemployment insurance, and oth…
    Deferred · Senate · March 19, 2025 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 584.
    Deferred
  • SF 303 Relating to county and city regulation of consumer fireworks
    Point of order · Senate · March 11, 2025 · Journal
    Point of order raised on S-3016. S.J. 487.
  • SF 303 Relating to county and city regulation of consumer fireworks
    Deferred · Senate · March 11, 2025 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 487.
    Deferred
  • SF 512 Relating to statutes of limitations in civil actions
    Point of order · Senate · March 10, 2025 · Journal
    Point of order raised on S-3020, ruled out of order. S.J. 455.
    Ruled out of order
  • SCR 1 Relating to the joint rules governing lobbyists of the Senate and House of Repre…
    Deferred · Senate · February 6, 2025 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 205.
    Deferred