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A resolution establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.
12/15/2023, 4:04 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 1
Bill 118 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 respective 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 118 S.Res. 1 is a procedural resolution that aims to ensure that the President is informed when Congress is ready 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.
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 respective 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 118 S.Res. 1 is a procedural resolution that aims to ensure that the President is informed when Congress is ready 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.
Congressional Summary of SRES 1
This resolution establishes a Senate committee to join with a corresponding House of Representatives committee, which shall notify the President that a quorum of each chamber has assembled.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 1
Bill SRES 1 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2023. Bill SRES 1 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 3, 2023. Bill SRES 1's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6) as of January 3, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 1
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 1
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional operations and organization
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 1
A resolution establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.
A resolution establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 1
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