Bills · HRES 2
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 2House of RepresentativesSenate
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 3
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STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a necessary, foundational step in the legislative process at the start of a new Congress. While it doesn't create new laws or spending, it formally establishes that the House of Representatives is organized and prepared to conduct its duties, and it communicates its leadership to the Senate. This formal recognition is crucial for the smooth functioning and coordination between the two chambers of Congress.
If such a resolution wasn't passed, or if the communication wasn't made, there could be procedural confusion or delays in how the House and Senate interact, potentially slowing down the legislative process. It ensures that the Senate formally acknowledges the House's ability to act and who its authorized representatives are. It underpins the orderly transition and operation of the federal legislature.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Informs the Senate that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled.
This formally establishes that the House has enough members present to legally conduct business.
PROVISION 02
Informs the Senate that Mike Johnson has been elected Speaker of the House.
This officially communicates who the elected leader of the House is to the other chamber of Congress.
PROVISION 03
Informs the Senate that Kevin McCumber has been elected Clerk of the House.
This officially communicates who the chief administrative officer of the House is to the other chamber.
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R· Louisiana
YRS IN OFFICE
18
BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSJAN 3
Submitted in House
JAN 3
Submitted in House
JAN 3
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8)
JAN 3
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 2
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House Res.HRES 2House of RepresentativesSenate
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
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