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Current Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor
Steve Scalise
Introduced
May 4, 2026
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Latest Action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
This bill informs the Senate that the House of Representatives has a quorum and has chosen its leaders, including the Speaker and Clerk. The Speaker is Mike Johnson from Louisiana, and the Clerk is Kevin McCumber from Illinois. This bill is essentially a formal announcement to the Senate.
This bill affects the functioning of Congress, as it sets the stage for the legislative session. It ensures that the House has a quorum, which is necessary for many types of legislation and decision-making processes.
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Source: cosponsors
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Based on analysis of 2 representatives' public statements and voting records
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