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H.Res. 38 (117th)

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.

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Introduced

12 January 2021

Last action

12 January 2021 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

15 May 2025

Healthcare

Summary

This resolution sets forth the rule 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 Twenty-fifth Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President. The resolution also authorizes and directs the Sergeant-at-Arms, during a public health emergency period, to impose a fine against a Member, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner for the failure to wear a mask in contravention of the Speaker's announced policies of January 4, 2021.

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Timeline

  1. 12 January 2021

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  2. 12 January 2021

    Vote

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 204 (Roll no. 13). (text: CR H126)

    Source: Floor

  3. 12 January 2021

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  4. 12 January 2021

    Vote

    On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 12). (consideration: CR H131-132)

    Source: Floor

  5. 12 January 2021

    Floor

    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H126-131)

    Source: Floor

  6. 12 January 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 38.

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 January 2021

    Calendars

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 1.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 12 January 2021

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 January 2021

    Reported

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-1, by Ms. Scanlon.

    Source: Committee

  10. 12 January 2021

    Reported

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-1, by Ms. Scanlon.

    Source: Committee

  11. 12 January 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

13 January 2021 · passed · On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed · Official source

Yes 222 · No 204 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 7

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

13 January 2021 · passed · On Ordering the Previous Question · Passed · Official source

Yes 219 · No 206 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 7

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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