This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 21) calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate Section 4 of the Twenty-fifth Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President.
The resolution also authorizes and directs the Sergeant-at-Arms, during a public health emergency period, to impose a fine against a Member, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner for the failure to wear a mask in contravention of the Speaker's announced policies of January 4, 2021.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-12 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2021-01-12 | Vote | On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 204 (Roll no. 13). (text: CR H126) | House floor actions |
| 2021-01-12 | Vote | On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 12). (consideration: CR H131-132) | House floor actions |
| 2021-01-12 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H131-133) | House floor actions |
| 2021-01-12 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 38, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. | House floor actions |
| 2021-01-12 | Calendars | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 1. | House floor actions |
| 2021-01-12 | Floor | Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 21 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments. | House floor actions |
| 2021-01-12 | Committee | The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-1, by Ms. Scanlon. | House floor actions |
| 2021-01-12 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 38. | House floor actions |
| 2021-01-12 | Floor | Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H126-131) | House floor actions |
| 2021-01-12 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |