Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 4

Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

House Leadership: Official Notification of Speaker Election

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This resolution has already passed the House as part of the standard process for starting a new session of Congress.

This resolution is a formal step that happens at the start of every new Congress. It makes sure the President knows who has been chosen to lead the House of Representatives.
The House officially confirmed that Mike Johnson will serve as the Speaker of the House. As Speaker, he is the top leader in the House and is second in line for the presidency after the Vice President.
The House also confirmed Kevin McCumber as the Clerk. The Clerk is a non-voting official who manages the daily business, records, and voting results for the chamber.

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5 actions

Jan 3, 2025House

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

Jan 3, 2025House

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8)

Jan 3, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8)

The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.

Jan 3, 2025House

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8)

Jan 3, 2025

Submitted in House

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

Bill NumberHRES 4

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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