Calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President.
United States117th CongressHRES-21House of Representatives
Updated: Jan 13, 2021
Summary
This resolution calls upon Vice President Michael R. Pence (1) to immediately use his powers under section 4 of the Twenty-fifth Amendment to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments to declare that the President is unable to successfully discharge the duties and powers of his office, and (2) to transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House notice that he will be immediately assuming the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 21.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 205 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H133-134)
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View voteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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