CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Lisa McClain (R-MI)

Electing officers of the House of Representatives.

H.Res. 1 · House resolution Congress

A Republican resolution with no cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Adopted by the House voice vote

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This House Resolution officially chooses the officers for the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress. It names Kevin McCumber of Illinois as the Clerk of the House. It designates William McFarland of Maryland as the Sergeant-at-Arms. Finally, it appoints Catherine Szpindor of Virginia as the Chief Administrative Officer.