Calling on Vice President Kamala D. Harris to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Joseph R. Biden incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as Acting President.
7/26/2024, 8:05 AMSummary of Bill HRES 1336
Bill 118 H.Res. 1336 is a resolution calling on Vice President Kamala D. Harris to gather the top officials of the executive departments in the Cabinet to invoke section 4 of the 25th Amendment. This section allows for the removal of the President from office if they are deemed unfit to carry out their duties. The resolution specifically targets President Joseph R. Biden, suggesting that he is incapable of fulfilling his role as President.If this resolution were to be enacted, Vice President Harris would assume the powers of Acting President until President Biden is deemed fit to resume his duties. This resolution is a serious and significant measure that would require the support of a majority of the Cabinet members to be implemented.
Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 1336 is a call for Vice President Harris to take action in the event that President Biden is unable to fulfill his responsibilities as President. It is a significant and potentially controversial measure that would have far-reaching implications for the leadership of the country.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1336
This resolution calls upon Vice President Kamala Harris to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments in the Cabinet to declare that President Biden is unable to successfully discharge the duties and powers of his office, and transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives notice that she will immediately be assuming the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1336
Bill HRES 1336 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 28, 2024. Bill HRES 1336 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 28, 2024. Bill HRES 1336's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 28, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1336
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0Republican Sponsors
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10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Calling on Vice President Kamala D. Harris to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Joseph R. Biden incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as Acting President.Calling on Vice President Kamala D. Harris to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Joseph R. Biden incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as Acting President.Comments
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