Bills · SRES 2
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 2House of RepresentativesSenate
A resolution informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it's a necessary first step for the U.S. Congress to legally begin its work. While it doesn't change any policies or directly impact daily life, it's a formal confirmation that the Senate has enough members present to be a legitimate, functioning legislative body. Without this and similar procedural steps, the two chambers couldn't officially recognize each other's readiness to operate, which is crucial for the entire legislative process to function and for new laws to be considered and passed. If this resolution didn't pass, it would signify that the Senate isn't yet ready to conduct official business, stalling all legislative activity until a quorum is formally acknowledged.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to officially inform the House of Representatives.
This provision establishes the formal communication channel between the two chambers for this crucial initial step.
PROVISION 02
States that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.
This confirms that the Senate has the minimum number of members present to legally conduct its official business.
PROVISION 03
Declares that the Senate is ready to proceed to business.
This signifies the Senate's readiness to begin its legislative duties, such as introducing bills and holding votes.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 6
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
JAN 3
Introduced in Senate
JAN 3
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
JAN 3
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 2
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 6, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 2House of RepresentativesSenate
A resolution informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 6, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
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