United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HRES 2 — To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  2. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Informs the Senate that John A. Boehner has been elected Speaker of the House and that Karen L. Haas has been elected Clerk.

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Action History

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6)

  3. Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6-7)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 2 do?
Informs the Senate that John A. Boehner has been elected Speaker of the House and that Karen L. Haas has been elected Clerk.
Who sponsors HRES 2?
HRES 2 is sponsored by Eric Cantor (Republican).
What is the current status of HRES 2?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 2?
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