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Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

12/30/2022, 3:48 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 863

Bill 117 H.Res. 863, also known as Providing for the hour of meeting of the House, is a resolution introduced in the US House of Representatives. The purpose of this resolution is to establish the official hour at which the House will convene for its meetings.

The resolution specifies that the House will meet at 10:00 AM on each legislative day, unless otherwise ordered by the Speaker of the House. This standardizes the start time for House meetings and provides clarity for members of Congress and the public regarding when they can expect legislative business to begin.

The resolution also allows for flexibility in the meeting time if necessary, giving the Speaker the authority to adjust the start time as needed. This ensures that the House can effectively conduct its business and respond to changing circumstances without the need for additional resolutions or procedural hurdles. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 863 aims to streamline the operations of the House of Representatives by setting a consistent meeting time while still allowing for necessary adjustments. This resolution is an important procedural measure that helps ensure the efficient functioning of the legislative branch.

Congressional Summary of HRES 863

This resolution sets the daily meeting time for the House of Representatives.

Current Status of Bill HRES 863

Bill HRES 863 is currently in the status of Passed in House since January 10, 2022. Bill HRES 863 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 10, 2022.  Bill HRES 863's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of January 10, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 863

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 863

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional operations and organization
- House of Representatives

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 863

Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.
Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

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