A resolution informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on how the Secretary of the Senate informs the House, nor does it specify consequences for when a quorum is not reached.

A Resolution to Tell the House About a Quorum in the Senate

This resolution requires the Secretary of the Senate to inform the House of Representatives when enough senators are present and ready to start work.

What This Bill Does

• Requires the Secretary of the Senate to inform the House that a quorum is present.
• Directs the Secretary to send this message after a quorum is reached.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Secretary of the Senate
• Members of the House of Representatives

Terms To Know

quorum

The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a legislative body.

Limits and Unknowns

• Does not specify how the Secretary informs the House.
• Does not detail what happens if a quorum is not reached.

Official Summary Text

This resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled and that the Senate is ready to proceed to business.

Current Bill Text

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 2 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 2

Informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is
assembled.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 3, 2025

Mr. Thune submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is
assembled.

Resolved, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives
that a quorum of the Senate is assembled and that the Senate is ready
to proceed to business.
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