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H.R.E.S. 3

Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

In Plain Language

This resolution lets the Speaker appoint a committee to tell the President that Congress is officially meeting with enough members present. It's basically a formal notification that Congress has gathered and is ready to do business.

Official Congressional Research Service summary

This resolution provides for the House of Representatives (together with the Senate) to notify the President that a quorum of each chamber of Congress has assembled.

Sponsor

Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]

Cosponsors

None listed

Latest action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 3, 2025

Official source

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Action history

Jan 3, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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