To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.
Summary
House Resolution 975 directs the Clerk of the House to inform the Senate that a quorum is present and the House is ready to conduct business. This is a procedural action necessary for the House to function. It ensures that enough members are present to vote on legislation and conduct other official business.
The resolution itself does not enact any specific policy changes. It simply facilitates the normal operation of the House of Representatives.
This action is a routine part of congressional procedure and is essential for the legislative process to continue.
Expected Effects
The immediate effect is to notify the Senate of the House's readiness to proceed with legislative business. This allows for potential collaboration and communication between the two chambers of Congress.
It enables the House to vote on bills, resolutions, and other matters. Without a quorum, the House cannot officially conduct business.
Ultimately, this action contributes to the overall legislative process and the potential enactment of laws.
Potential Benefits
- Ensures the House can conduct official business.
- Facilitates the legislative process.
- Allows for voting on important legislation.
- Enables communication and collaboration with the Senate.
- Supports the functioning of representative democracy.
Potential Disadvantages
- No direct disadvantages to the American people.
- The resolution itself doesn't create any negative impacts.
- Potential indirect disadvantages could arise if the House uses its ability to conduct business to pass unfavorable legislation (though this is not a direct consequence of the resolution itself).
- None.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with Article I, Section 5 of the US Constitution, which states that "a Majority of each [House] shall constitute a Quorum to do Business." The resolution is a mechanism to ensure this constitutional requirement is met.
It also implicitly supports the legislative powers granted to Congress in Article I, Section 1. By ensuring a quorum, the House can exercise its legislative authority.
The resolution does not infringe upon any individual rights or liberties protected by the Bill of Rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).