Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)Updated April 15, 2026 at 7:46 PM UTC
This resolution sets up a small, two‑member committee, chosen by the Speaker of the House, whose job is to let the President know when a quorum of the House of Representatives is present and that the chamber is ready to receive any message the President wishes to send.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
January 8, 2018 • 6:55 PM
Introduced in House
January 8, 2018
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6)
January 8, 2018 • 6:55 PM
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6)
January 8, 2018 • 6:55 PM
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6)
January 8, 2018 • 6:55 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
January 8, 2018 • 6:55 PM
What members said about H.Res. 677 on the floor
Mr. Speaker, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration.
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H. RES. 677
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
January 8, 2018
RESOLUTION
That a committee of two Members be appointed by the Speaker to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of the House has assembled and that the House is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make.
Clerk.