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 2026 session. 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
192
procedural moves78
motions to suspend the rules that failed46
amendments ruled not germaneAllMotion to suspend the rules (86)Deferred (15)Point of order (49)Amendment ruled out of order (30)Motion to place on the calendar (6)Other motion (6)
- SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
Point of order · House · May 2, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8482, ruled not germane. H.J. 1142.Ruled not germane - HF 2769 Relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch
Point of order · House · May 2, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8454 to amendment H-8449, ruled not germane. H.J. 1103.Ruled not germane - SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
Point of order · House · May 2, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8485, ruled not germane. H.J. 1145.Ruled not germane - SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
Point of order · House · May 2, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8481, ruled not germane. H.J. 1141.Ruled not germane - SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
Point of order · House · May 2, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8484, ruled not germane. H.J. 1144.Ruled not germane - SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
Point of order · House · May 2, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8488, ruled not germane. H.J. 1149.Ruled not germane - SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
Point of order · House · May 2, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8486, ruled not germane. H.J. 1147.Ruled not germane - HF 2782 Relating to and making appropriations to the department of veterans affairs and …
Point of order · House · May 1, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8466 to amendment H-8461, ruled not germane. H.J. 1079.Ruled not germane - HF 2787 Prohibiting warrant resolution clinics, including enforcement mechanisms, provid…
Point of order · House · April 29, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8434, ruled not germane. H.J. 1038.Ruled not germane - HF 2694 Relating to the regulation of certain places and activities by the governor
Point of order · Senate · April 29, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on S-5123, ruled in order. S.J. 922. - HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
Point of order · House · April 28, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8423, ruled not germane. H.J. 1023.Ruled not germane - HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
Point of order · House · April 28, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8426, ruled not germane. H.J. 1027.Ruled not germane - HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
Point of order · House · April 28, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8424, ruled not germane. H.J. 1025.Ruled not germane - HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
Point of order · House · April 28, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8425, ruled not germane. H.J. 1026.Ruled not germane - SF 472 Relating to retention and recertification elections for public employee collecti…
Point of order · House · April 28, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on H-8421, ruled not germane. H.J. 1018.Ruled not germane - HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
Point of order · House · April 28, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8427, ruled not germane. H.J. 1029.Ruled not germane - HF 2768 Relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and re…
Point of order · House · April 27, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on H-8411, ruled not germane. H.J. 1007.Ruled not germane - SF 2472 Relating to state and local government taxes, fees, financial authority, and bud…
Point of order · House · April 22, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8397 to amendment H-8394, ruled not germane. H.J. 982.Ruled not germane - HF 2601 Relating to campaign finance, including participation in ballot issue campaigns …
Point of order · Senate · April 21, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on S-5203, ruled not germane. S.J. 853.Ruled not germane - SF 473 Relating to certain sincerely held religious or moral beliefs of certain entitie…
Point of order · House · April 20, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8320, ruled not germane. H.J. 936.Ruled not germane - HF 2676 Relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrit…
Point of order · House · April 20, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amend H-8386 to amendment H-8335, ruled not germane. H.J. 945.Ruled not germane - HF 2764 Relating to school district budgeting by modifying provisions relating to propos…
Point of order · House · April 20, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8385 to amendment H-8382, ruled not germane. H.J. 942.Ruled not germane - SF 2039 Providing for intervention by members of the general assembly in proceedings for…
Point of order · House · April 15, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on Amendment H-8286, ruled not germane. H.J. 914.Ruled not germane - HF 2254 Relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contract…
Point of order · House · April 13, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8350 to Senate amendment H-8319, ruled not germane. H.J. 884.Ruled not germane - SF 2231 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protecte…
Point of order · House · April 8, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8268, as amended, ruled not germane. H.J. 859.Ruled not germane - SF 2231 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protecte…
Point of order · House · April 8, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on Amendment H-8313, ruled not germane. H.J. 861.Ruled not germane - SF 2341 Relating to the approval and publication of meeting minutes of county boards of …
Point of order · House · April 6, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8302, ruled not germane. H.J. 815.Ruled not germane - SF 2464 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
Point of order · Senate · March 24, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised, ruled well taken. S.J. 629.Point well taken - SF 572 Prohibiting the licensure of certain entities of the People’s Republic of China,…
Point of order · House · March 23, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8251, ruled not germane. H.J. 720.Ruled not germane - SF 572 Prohibiting the licensure of certain entities of the People’s Republic of China,…
Point of order · House · March 23, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8249, ruled not germane. H.J. 722.Ruled not germane - HF 2739 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
Point of order · House · March 19, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8238 to amendment H-8233, ruled not germane. H.J. 693.Ruled not germane - HF 2739 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
Point of order · House · March 19, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8237 to amendment H-8233, ruled not germane. H.J. 695.Ruled not germane - HF 2739 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
Point of order · House · March 19, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8236 to amendment H-8233, ruled not germane. H.J. 692.Ruled not germane - HF 2329 Relating to interest rates and charges on regulated loans, and consumer credit t…
Point of order · House · March 12, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8199, ruled not germane. H.J. 647.Ruled not germane - HF 2716 Relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program; the medical assistanc…
Point of order · House · March 10, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8180, ruled not germane. H.J. 627.Ruled not germane - HF 2215 Relating to natural resources, including office locations of the director of nat…
Point of order · Senate · March 9, 2026 · JournalPoint 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…
Point of order · House · March 5, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on H-8157, ruled not germane. H.J. 598.Ruled not germane - SF 2168 Relating to workforce matters including apprenticeships and other career trainin…
Point of order · Senate · March 5, 2026 · JournalPoint 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 · JournalPoint of order raised on S-5072, ruled not germane. S.J. 487.Ruled not germane - SF 2399 Relating to bail and bond amounts and conditions
Point of order · House · March 4, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8149, ruled not germane. H.J. 560.Ruled not germane - HF 2542 Relating to habitual offenders, and providing penalties
Point of order · House · March 4, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8121, ruled not germane. H.J. 553.Ruled not germane - HF 2542 Relating to habitual offenders, and providing penalties
Point of order · House · March 4, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8124, ruled not germane. H.J. 554.Ruled not germane - SF 2399 Relating to bail and bond amounts and conditions
Point of order · House · March 4, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8148, ruled not germane. H.J. 562.Ruled not germane - SF 2399 Relating to bail and bond amounts and conditions
Point of order · House · March 4, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8146, ruled not germane. H.J. 561.Ruled not germane - HF 2610 Relating to education programs and systems, including career and technical educa…
Point of order · House · March 3, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8086, ruled not germane. H.J. 491.Ruled not germane - HF 2676 Relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrit…
Point of order · House · March 3, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8089, ruled not germane. H.J. 520.Ruled not germane - HF 2676 Relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrit…
Point of order · House · March 3, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8082, ruled not germane. H.J. 519.Ruled not germane - HF 2102 Prohibiting the use of a language other than English for driver’s license examin…
Point of order · House · February 26, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8049, ruled not germane. H.J. 458.Ruled not germane - HF 2547 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to career acade…
Point of order · House · February 24, 2026 · JournalPoint of order raised on amendment H-8014, ruled not germane. H.J. 405.Ruled not germane