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Glenn Thompson (R-PA)

Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

H.Res. 974 · 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 unanimous consent

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 unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no member's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This resolution calls for the appointment of a committee consisting of two Members.

The Speaker is tasked with appointing this committee.

The committee's purpose is to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of the House has assembled.

It also informs the President that the House is ready to receive communications.

Yes

  • Scored +1

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The resolution facilitates the formal process of House-to-President communication which is a standard component of governmental transparency and continuity.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.