The bill H. 5232 proposes an amendment to Rule 3.10 of the Rules of the House of Representatives concerning the procedures for seat allotment among members. The key change introduced by this bill is the provision that allows two members who have been desk mates for eight years or more the privilege of selecting their seats first during the seating process. This amendment aims to recognize and reward long-standing relationships among members of the House.

In addition to this new provision, the bill maintains the existing procedures for seat selection, which involve a ballot system based on county representation. Members from the same county will select their seats in the order their ballots are drawn, and members with districts spanning multiple counties can choose their preferred delegation for seating. The amendment ensures that if there are multiple pairs of long-term desk mates, they will select their seats based on seniority.