Electing officers of the House of Representatives.

1/23/2025, 2:39 PM
Congress
119

Number
HRES - 1

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
1

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/3/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution provides that Kevin McCumber of Illinois is elected Clerk, William McFarland of Maryland is elected Sergeant-at-Arms, and Catherine Szpindor of Virginia is elected Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.

Bill 119 HRES 1, also known as Electing Officers of the House of Representatives, is a piece of legislation that outlines the procedures for electing the Speaker of the House, the Clerk, the Sergeant-at-Arms, and the Chaplain. The bill specifies that the election of these officers will take place on the first day of each new Congress, and that a majority vote is required to elect each officer.

The bill also establishes the rules for conducting the election, including the nomination process and the voting procedure. It requires that nominations for each office be made in writing, and that each member of the House be given the opportunity to vote. The bill also allows for the election of officers by secret ballot if requested by a member.

In addition, Bill 119 HRES 1 outlines the duties and responsibilities of each officer, including the Speaker of the House who presides over the chamber, the Clerk who maintains the official records of the House, the Sergeant-at-Arms who maintains order and security, and the Chaplain who offers spiritual guidance. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 1 is a straightforward piece of legislation that establishes the procedures for electing officers of the House of Representatives in a fair and transparent manner.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedElecting officers of the House of Representatives.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
Congressional officers and employees•
House of Representatives

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/23/2025

This resolution provides that Kevin McCumber of Illinois is elected Clerk, William McFarland of Maryland is elected Sergeant-at-Arms, and Catherine Szpindor of Virginia is elected Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.<...


Latest Action1/3/2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.