HRES 21
117th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
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Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
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Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
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 25th Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President.
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Jan 12, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 12, 2021
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 205 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H133-134)
Jan 12, 2021
Passed/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)
Jan 12, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
Jan 12, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 21.
Jan 12, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 21 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jan 12, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 38. (consideration: CR H133-147)
Jan 12, 2021
Rule H. Res. 38 passed House.
Jan 12, 2021
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.
Jan 11, 2021
An objection was heard to the unanimous consent request to consider the measure.
Jan 11, 2021
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Jan 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2021 | House · vote #14 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 223–205 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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