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Providing for consideration of the resolution (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; and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 12, 2021 Introduced by: Scanlon, Mary Gay Democratic · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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: 222 - 204 (Roll no. 13). (text: CR H126)
Jan 12, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 204 (Roll no. 13).(text: CR H126)
Jan 12, 2021
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 12). (consideration: CR H131-132)
Jan 12, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H131-133)
Jan 12, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 38, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
Jan 12, 2021
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 1.
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
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-1, by Ms. Scanlon.
Jan 12, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 38.
Jan 12, 2021
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H126-131)
Jan 12, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 13, 2021 House · vote #13 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 222204 See who voted →
Jan 13, 2021 House · vote #12 On Ordering the Previous Question Passed 219206 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.Res. 21 (calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to take appropriate actions to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as Acting President).

The prohibition against personality in debate shall not apply during such consideration or any special order of business providing for consideration of H.Res. 24 (impeaching President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors) with respect to references to the President.

During the 45-day period designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in H.Res. 965, 116th Congress (allowing remote voting by proxy in the House and remote official committee procedures during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus [e.g., the virus that causes COVID-19])

  • the Sergeant-at-Arms is directed to impose a $500 fine for a first offense and a $2,500 fine for any subsequent offense against a Member, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner for failure to wear a mask in contravention of the Speaker's announced policies of January 4, 2021; and
  • the fine shall be treated as though imposed and administered under Rule II (Other Officers and Officials) of the Rules of the House.

After the Committee on Ethics receives an appeal of the fine, the 30 calendar days or 5 legislative days, whichever is later, by which the committee must either dismiss the fine or allow it to proceed may not commence until the committee has adopted written rules.

What's happening now January 12, 2021

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1