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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 11, 2021Government Operations and Politics
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.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jan 12, 2021)

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 just happenedJan 12, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8](D-MD)Sponsor
147 cosponsors147 D
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  1. Jan 12, 2021FloorH38310

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

  2. Jan 12, 2021FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 205 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H133-134)

  3. Jan 12, 2021Floor8000

    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)

  4. Jan 12, 2021FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.

  5. Jan 12, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 21.

  6. Jan 12, 2021FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 21 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments.

  7. Jan 12, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 38. (consideration: CR H133-147)

  8. Jan 12, 2021FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 38 passed House.

  9. Jan 12, 2021FloorH1L210

    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.

  10. Jan 11, 2021CalendarsH30230

    An objection was heard to the unanimous consent request to consider the measure.

  11. Jan 11, 2021FloorH30200

    Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  12. Jan 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Jan 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Jan 11, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJan 12, 202153

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.

Introduced in HouseJan 11, 2021

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.

Calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene and mobilize the principal officers … — Informed