PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congressional Research Service
Version 53 · Passed House · Jan 12, 2021
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.
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Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] · D–MD
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 205 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H133-134)
House roll call 14 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 205 (Roll no. 14).(text: CR H133-134)
House roll call 14 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 21.
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 21 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 38. (consideration: CR H133-147)
Rule H. Res. 38 passed House.
Rules 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.
An objection was heard to the unanimous consent request to consider the measure.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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