H.R.es391 - Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72) relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.Res.391 is a House resolution providing for the consideration of H.J.Res.72, a joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025. The resolution sets the terms for debate and consideration of H.J.Res.72 in the House of Representatives. It waives points of order, limits debate time, and provides for a motion to recommit.
Expected Effects
The passage of H.Res.391 will allow the House to proceed with debating and voting on H.J.Res.72 concerning a presidential declaration of a national emergency. This could lead to either the approval or disapproval of the President's actions regarding the emergency. Ultimately, the effect depends on the content of H.J.Res.72 and the outcome of the House vote.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlines the process for considering a resolution related to a national emergency.
- Ensures a structured debate with allocated time for both sides.
- Allows for a motion to recommit, providing an opportunity for further consideration or amendment.
- Waives points of order, preventing procedural delays.
- Facilitates a timely decision on the President's declaration of a national emergency.
Potential Disadvantages
- Limits the time for debate, potentially restricting thorough consideration of all aspects of the national emergency.
- Waiving points of order could bypass important procedural safeguards.
- The resolution predetermines the structure of the debate, potentially limiting flexibility.
- Could be perceived as an attempt to expedite the process without sufficient deliberation.
- The outcome depends heavily on the content of H.J.Res.72, which is not detailed in this resolution.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is procedural and aligns with the power of the House of Representatives to set its own rules for proceedings, as granted by Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution. The underlying joint resolution (H.J.Res.72) would need to be evaluated separately for its constitutional alignment regarding the powers of the President and Congress in declaring and responding to national emergencies. The resolution does not violate any specific constitutional provision on its face.
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).