To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled. | ChamberLight
Bills · HRES 975
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
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To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.
INTRO JAN 6· LAST ACTION JAN 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill does not directly affect everyday Americans. It is an internal procedural measure for the U.S. Congress.
The people most directly affected are the members and staff of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, as it formally signals the House's readiness to begin legislative business for the day.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Directs the Clerk of the House to officially inform the Senate.
This establishes the formal communication channel between the two chambers of Congress.
PROVISION 02
Declares that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present.
This fulfills a constitutional requirement, ensuring the House can legally conduct its business.
PROVISION 03
States that the House is ready to proceed with its business.
This signals that the House is officially open for legislative action, such as debates, votes, and passing bills.
This bill does not directly affect everyday Americans. It is an internal procedural measure for the U.S. Congress.
The people most directly affected are the members and staff of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, as it formally signals the House's readiness to begin legislative business for the day.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Directs the Clerk of the House to officially inform the Senate.
This establishes the formal communication channel between the two chambers of Congress.
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Declares that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present.
This fulfills a constitutional requirement, ensuring the House can legally conduct its business.
med
States that the House is ready to proceed with its business.
This signals that the House is officially open for legislative action, such as debates, votes, and passing bills.
GLOSSARY
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Quorum
The minimum number of members of a legislative body that must be present for business to be officially conducted.
House of Representatives
One of the two chambers of the U.S. Congress, with membership based on state population. Bills typically originate here or in the Senate.
Senate
One of the two chambers of the U.S. Congress, with two members from each state, regardless of population.
Clerk of the House
The chief administrative officer of the U.S. House of Representatives, responsible for legislative activities and maintaining House records.
Resolution
A legislative measure expressing the sense of the House, Senate, or both, but which does not have the force of law itself.
ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTS
JAN 6
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
JAN 6
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4)
FLOOR
JAN 6
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4)
FLOOR
JAN 6
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4)