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Electing officers of the House of Representatives.

1/23/2025, 2:39 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1

Bill 119 HRES 1, also known as Electing Officers of the House of Representatives, is a piece of legislation that outlines the procedures for electing the Speaker of the House, the Clerk, the Sergeant-at-Arms, and the Chaplain. The bill specifies that the election of these officers will take place on the first day of each new Congress, and that a majority vote is required to elect each officer.

The bill also establishes the rules for conducting the election, including the nomination process and the voting procedure. It requires that nominations for each office be made in writing, and that each member of the House be given the opportunity to vote. The bill also allows for the election of officers by secret ballot if requested by a member.

In addition, Bill 119 HRES 1 outlines the duties and responsibilities of each officer, including the Speaker of the House who presides over the chamber, the Clerk who maintains the official records of the House, the Sergeant-at-Arms who maintains order and security, and the Chaplain who offers spiritual guidance. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 1 is a straightforward piece of legislation that establishes the procedures for electing officers of the House of Representatives in a fair and transparent manner.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1

This resolution provides that Kevin McCumber of Illinois is elected Clerk, William McFarland of Maryland is elected Sergeant-at-Arms, and Catherine Szpindor of Virginia is elected Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1

Bill HRES 1 is currently in the status of Passed in House since January 3, 2025. Bill HRES 1 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025.  Bill HRES 1's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of January 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1

Total Number of Sponsors
9
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
9
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 1

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional officers and employees
- House of Representatives

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1

Electing officers of the House of Representatives.
Electing officers of the House of Representatives.

Comments

Liberty Hamilton profile image

Liberty Hamilton

408

10 months ago

I don't like this bill, it's not good for us. Why do they think this is a good idea? Who benefits from this?

Jaxson Herring profile image

Jaxson Herring

408

10 months ago

I don't get why they want to change how they pick the House leaders. Seems like a waste of time to me. Why fix something that ain't broke? This bill is just gonna cause more confusion and chaos in the government. I don't see how this is gonna help anyone, including me. It's just gonna make things more complicated for everyone involved.