HRES-21 : Still Just a Bill

This resolution calls upon Vice President Michael R. Pence (1) to immediately use his powers under section 4 of the Twenty-fifth Amendment to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments to declare that the President is unable to successfully discharge the duties and powers of his office, and (2) to transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House notice that he will be immediately assuming the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-01-12FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-01-12VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 205 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H133-134)House floor actions
2021-01-12FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.House floor actions
2021-01-12FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 21.House floor actions
2021-01-12FloorRule provides for consideration of H. Res. 21 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments.House floor actions
2021-01-12FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 38. (consideration: CR H133-147)House floor actions
2021-01-12FloorRule H. Res. 38 passed House.House floor actions
2021-01-12FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 38 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 21 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments.House floor actions
2021-01-11CalendarsAn objection was heard to the unanimous consent request to consider the measure.House floor actions
2021-01-11FloorMr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.House floor actions
2021-01-11IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2021-01-11IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
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Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Congressional-executive branch relations
  • Constitution and constitutional amendments
  • Federal officials
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

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