A resolution establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.

1/6/2025, 3:39 PM
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5-6; text: CR S6)
Bill 119 S.Res. 1 is a resolution that proposes the establishment of a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House of Congress is assembled. The purpose of this committee is to formally notify the President when both the Senate and the House of Representatives have enough members present to conduct official business.

The resolution outlines the composition of the committee, which would consist of five members from the Senate and five members from the House of Representatives. These members would be appointed by the Majority and Minority Leaders of each chamber.

The committee would be responsible for notifying the President when a quorum is present in both houses of Congress, which is necessary for conducting legislative business. This notification is important because it signals that the government is functioning properly and that decisions made by Congress are legitimate. Overall, Bill 119 S.Res. 1 is a procedural resolution that aims to ensure that the President is informed when Congress is able to conduct official business. It is a non-partisan measure that is essential for the smooth functioning of the legislative branch of the US government.
Congress
119
Number
SRES - 1
Introduced on
2025-01-03
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

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

Purpose and Summary

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5-6; text: CR S6)
Bill 119 S.Res. 1 is a resolution that proposes the establishment of a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House of Congress is assembled. The purpose of this committee is to formally notify the President when both the Senate and the House of Representatives have enough members present to conduct official business.

The resolution outlines the composition of the committee, which would consist of five members from the Senate and five members from the House of Representatives. These members would be appointed by the Majority and Minority Leaders of each chamber.

The committee would be responsible for notifying the President when a quorum is present in both houses of Congress, which is necessary for conducting legislative business. This notification is important because it signals that the government is functioning properly and that decisions made by Congress are legitimate. Overall, Bill 119 S.Res. 1 is a procedural resolution that aims to ensure that the President is informed when Congress is able to conduct official business. It is a non-partisan measure that is essential for the smooth functioning of the legislative branch of the US government.
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Official Title as IntroducedA resolution establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5-6; text: CR S6)