To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

House Resolution

H.Res. 2

119th Congress

To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

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

Introduced:Jan 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Hakeem S. Jeffries

Representative

Democratic

NY-8

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This procedural resolution formally informs the Senate that the House of Representatives has assembled with a quorum present for the 119th Congress. It notifies the Senate that Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been elected Speaker of the House and that Kevin McCumber has been elected Clerk of the House of Representatives. This is a standard organizational resolution adopted at the beginning of each new Congress to establish communication between the chambers.

Latest Action

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

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This procedural resolution formally informs the Senate that the House of Representatives has assembled with a quorum present for the 119th Congress. It notifies the Senate that Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been elected Speaker of the House and that Kevin McCumber has been elected Clerk of the House of Representatives. This is a standard organizational resolution adopted at the beginning of each new Congress to establish communication between the chambers.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution informs the Senate that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled, that Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been elected Speaker, and that Kevin McCumber has been elected Clerk of the House of Representatives of the 119th Congress.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Notifies Senate that House quorum has assembled
Announces Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the House
Announces Kevin McCumber elected House Clerk
Standard organizational resolution for new Congress
Establishes formal communication between chambers

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For the Senate: Official notification of House organization. For Speaker Johnson: Formal announcement of election. For House Clerk: Official recognition of election. For 119th Congress: Completion of organizational formalities. For legislative process: Enables interchamber communication.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

Congressional leadership

Congressional officers and employees

House of Representatives

Senate

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2, 119th Congress (2025). "To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-2