Glenn Thompson (R-PA)

Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

H.Res. 976 · 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 establishes the daily meeting schedule for the House of Representatives. It sets specific hours for meetings throughout the week. Monday meetings are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday meetings are at noon, though this may change to 2 p.m. if no legislative business occurred on Monday. Wednesday and Thursday meetings are set for noon. On all other days of the week, the House will meet at 9 a.m.

Yes

  • Scored +3

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

    The bill establishes a predictable daily schedule for House meetings, which enhances transparency regarding when the legislature is in session.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.