H.Res. 861House117th Congress (2021-2023)Passed Congress

Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

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The resolution creates a two‑member committee, appointed by the Speaker of the House, to inform the President when a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled. It ensures the President knows the House is ready to receive any communication he wishes to make.

Key Provisions

A committee of two House members is appointed by the Speaker.
The committee’s job is to notify the President that a quorum is present and the House is ready for any communication from him.

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

January 10, 2022 • 7:07 PM

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Introduced in House

January 10, 2022

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Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6)

January 10, 2022 • 7:06 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

January 10, 2022 • 7:07 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6)

January 10, 2022 • 7:07 PM

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

January 10, 2022 • 7:07 PM

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What members said about H.Res. 861 on the floor

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Rep. James E. ClyburnD-SC-6 · Jan 10, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration.

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Agreed to HouseIssued January 10, 2022

117th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. RES. 861

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 10, 2022

Mr. Clyburn submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

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.