United States 119th Congress Status: Passed House 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.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

This resolution informs the Senate that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled, that Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been elected Speaker, and that Kevin McCumber has been elected Clerk of the House of Representatives of the 119th Congress.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Submitted in House

  2. Submitted in House

  3. Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8)

  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8)

  5. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8)

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 2 do?
This resolution informs the Senate that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled, that Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been elected Speaker, and that Kevin McCumber has been elected Clerk of the House of Representatives of the 119th Congress.
Who sponsors HRES 2?
HRES 2 is sponsored by Scalise, Steve (Republican).
What is the current status of HRES 2?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HRES 2?
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