Electing officers of the House of Representatives.

Bill 118 HRES 1, also known as Electing Officers of the House of Representatives, is a piece of legislation that outlines the procedures for electing various officers within the House of Representatives. The bill specifies that the Speaker of the House, the Clerk, the Sergeant-at-Arms, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Chaplain will all be elected at the beginning of each new Congress.

The bill details the process for nominating candidates for these positions, as well as the voting procedures that will be followed. It also establishes that a majority vote is required to elect each officer, and outlines the steps that will be taken in the event that a majority is not reached on the first ballot.

Additionally, Bill 118 HRES 1 includes provisions for the election of the Speaker pro tempore, the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, and the Majority and Minority Whips. It sets forth the rules for conducting these elections and specifies the roles and responsibilities of each of these positions within the House of Representatives. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to ensure a fair and transparent process for electing officers within the House of Representatives. It provides a clear framework for how these elections will be conducted, and establishes guidelines for how the various officers will be chosen.