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House Resolution: Swearing-in of New Congress Members

This resolution concerns the formal swearing-in of all newly elected representatives to the House of Representatives. It is a standard procedure that ensures new members can begin their work and represent their constituents. It does not introduce any new rights or obligations for citizens, but merely enables the functioning of Congress.
Key points
The resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House to administer the oath of office to all Representatives-elect.
This is a crucial step for new representatives to officially assume their positions and begin legislative work.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-01-03
99%
For 371
Against 2
Abstain 0
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Status: Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Process start date: 2021-01-03
Voting date: 2021-01-03
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 3
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Authorizing and directing the Speaker to administer the oath of office.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House to administer the oath of office to all Representatives-elect.
  • This is a crucial step for new representatives to officially assume their positions and begin legislative work.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 371 - 2 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H7)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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