Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.

4/3/2024, 10:30 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Bill 118 HRES 1103, also known as the resolution declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant, was introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to officially declare the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives as vacant, meaning that there is currently no individual holding this leadership role.

The bill outlines the reasons for declaring the office vacant, which may include the resignation, removal, or death of the previous Speaker. It also establishes the procedures for electing a new Speaker to fill the vacancy. This process typically involves a vote by the members of the House of Representatives to select a new Speaker to lead the legislative body.

The resolution is a formal and necessary step in the event that the Speaker of the House of Representatives is no longer able to fulfill their duties. It ensures that the House can continue to function effectively and that a new Speaker can be elected in a timely manner. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1103 is a procedural measure that addresses the vacancy of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and outlines the steps for selecting a new leader for the legislative body.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1103

Introduced on
2024-03-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/22/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Bill 118 HRES 1103, also known as the resolution declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant, was introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to officially declare the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives as vacant, meaning that there is currently no individual holding this leadership role.

The bill outlines the reasons for declaring the office vacant, which may include the resignation, removal, or death of the previous Speaker. It also establishes the procedures for electing a new Speaker to fill the vacancy. This process typically involves a vote by the members of the House of Representatives to select a new Speaker to lead the legislative body.

The resolution is a formal and necessary step in the event that the Speaker of the House of Representatives is no longer able to fulfill their duties. It ensures that the House can continue to function effectively and that a new Speaker can be elected in a timely manner. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1103 is a procedural measure that addresses the vacancy of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and outlines the steps for selecting a new leader for the legislative body.
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Official Title as IntroducedDeclaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.

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Latest Action3/22/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.