HRES 2 · introduced · symbolic
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.
- government reform
What this bill does
- This resolution notifies the Senate that the House of Representatives has a quorum and is ready to conduct business.
- It confirms the election of the Speaker and Clerk for the 119th Congress.
- This is a procedural notification with no fiscal cost or implementation timeline.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How does notifying the Senate about House quorum and leadership elections affect the timeline for Congress to begin legislative work?
- 02
What happens to pending legislation or urgent matters if this procedural notification is delayed or not passed?
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Are there any circumstances under which the House could lack a quorum or fail to elect a Speaker that would prevent this resolution from passing?
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Sponsor · R-LA-1
Steve Scalise
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Introduced 2025-01-03
Legislative timeline
2025-01-03 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-01-03 · house · Floor
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8)
2025-01-03 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8)
2025-01-03 · house · Floor
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8)
2025-01-03 · Committee
Submitted in House
2025-01-03 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House
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