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Calling on Vice President Kamala 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, Jr. incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President.
7/23/2024, 9:33 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 1373
Bill 118 HRES 1373 is a resolution calling on Vice President Kamala 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 a President if they are deemed unfit to carry out their duties. The resolution specifically targets President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 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. The resolution does not specify the reasons for President Biden's alleged incapacity, but it is clear that the sponsors of the bill believe that his ability to lead the country is in question.
This resolution is a significant and controversial move, as invoking the 25th Amendment is a rare and serious step in American politics. It would require a majority vote from the Cabinet officials and Vice President Harris to remove President Biden from office. The resolution does not guarantee that this action will be taken, but it puts pressure on Vice President Harris to consider the possibility of assuming the role of acting 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. The resolution does not specify the reasons for President Biden's alleged incapacity, but it is clear that the sponsors of the bill believe that his ability to lead the country is in question.
This resolution is a significant and controversial move, as invoking the 25th Amendment is a rare and serious step in American politics. It would require a majority vote from the Cabinet officials and Vice President Harris to remove President Biden from office. The resolution does not guarantee that this action will be taken, but it puts pressure on Vice President Harris to consider the possibility of assuming the role of acting President.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1373
Bill HRES 1373 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 22, 2024. Bill HRES 1373 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 22, 2024.  Bill HRES 1373's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 22, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1373
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1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1373
Calling on Vice President Kamala 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, Jr. incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President.
Calling on Vice President Kamala 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, Jr. incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President.
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