H.R.E.S. 2
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.
In Plain Language
This is a formal notice telling the Senate that the House of Representatives has enough members present to do business. It also reports that Mike Johnson from Louisiana was elected Speaker and Kevin McCumber was elected Clerk of the House.
Official Congressional Research Service summary
This resolution informs the Senate that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled, that Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been elected Speaker, and that Kevin McCumber has been elected Clerk of the House of Representatives of the 119th Congress.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 3, 2025
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