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House Calls on VP to Use 25th Amendment After Capitol Attack

Following the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, the House of Representatives passed a resolution urging Vice President Mike Pence to use a specific part of the Constitution (the 25th Amendment) to declare President Donald Trump unable to continue in office. This action, if taken, would lead to the Vice President immediately assuming the powers of the presidency, impacting the leadership of the government.
Key points
Calls for the Vice President and Cabinet officials to use the 25th Amendment to remove the President, citing his inability to perform duties.
Highlights the January 6th Capitol attack and the President's role as the basis for this request.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-01-13
52%
For 223
Against 205
Abstain 0
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Status: Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_21
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Process start date: 2021-01-11
Voting date: 2021-01-13
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_21.

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 2021-01-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Calls for the Vice President and Cabinet officials to use the 25th Amendment to remove the President, citing his inability to perform duties.
  • Highlights the January 6th Capitol attack and the President's role as the basis for this request.
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. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 205 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H133-134)

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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