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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…

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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.

Introduced: January 12, 2021 Introduced by: Raskin, Jamie Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov
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In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
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
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 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 12, 2021 House · vote #14 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 223205 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

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HAMDT 2 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 38, the amendment to the preamble printed in House Report 117-1 is adop… Agreed to Jan 12, 2021
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now January 12, 2021

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

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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Jan 12, 2021
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Aguilar, Pete
California · Jan 12, 2021
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Auchincloss, Jake
Massachusetts · Jan 12, 2021
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Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Jan 12, 2021
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Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Jan 12, 2021
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Bera, Ami
California · Jan 12, 2021
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Jan 12, 2021
Blumenauer, Earl
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Jan 12, 2021
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Jan 12, 2021
Bourdeaux, Carolyn
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Bowman, Jamaal
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Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Jan 12, 2021
Brown, Anthony
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Brownley, Julia
California · Jan 12, 2021
Bush, Cori
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Bustos, Cheri
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Butterfield, G. K.
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Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Jan 12, 2021
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Carson, André
Indiana · Jan 12, 2021
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Casten, Sean
Illinois · Jan 12, 2021
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jan 12, 2021
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Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Jan 12, 2021
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Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · Jan 12, 2021
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jan 12, 2021
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jan 12, 2021
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Connolly, Gerald E.
Virginia · Jan 12, 2021
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Costa, Jim
California · Jan 12, 2021
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jan 12, 2021
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Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Jan 12, 2021
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Crow, Jason
Colorado · Jan 12, 2021
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Jan 12, 2021
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Davids, Sharice
Kansas · Jan 12, 2021
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Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · Jan 12, 2021
DEFAZIO, PETER
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jan 12, 2021
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jan 12, 2021
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DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Jan 12, 2021
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Jan 12, 2021
Deutch, Theodore
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Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Jan 12, 2021
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Escobar, Veronica
Texas · Jan 12, 2021
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Espaillat, Adriano
New York · Jan 12, 2021
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Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Jan 12, 2021
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Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Jan 12, 2021
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Garamendi, John
California · Jan 12, 2021
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Garcia, Sylvia R.
Texas · Jan 12, 2021
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García, Jesús G. "Chuy"
Illinois · Jan 12, 2021
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Gomez, Jimmy
California · Jan 12, 2021
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Green, Al
Texas · Jan 12, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). 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 25th Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-21/
MLA
"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 25th Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-21/.
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H. Res. 21, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-21/.
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[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 25th Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-21/)
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