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House Speaker Office Declared Vacant

This resolution declares the office of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives to be empty. This means the House must elect a new Speaker, which could affect the legislative process and the speed at which new laws impacting citizens' daily lives are passed.
Key points
The position of Speaker of the House of Representatives has been officially declared vacant.
The House of Representatives will need to elect a new Speaker, potentially influencing future legislative decisions.
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VOTING RESULTS
2023-10-03
51%
For 216
Against 210
Abstain 0
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Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_757
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Process start date: 2023-10-03
Voting date: 2023-10-03
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 519
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_757.

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 2023-10-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The position of Speaker of the House of Representatives has been officially declared vacant.
  • The House of Representatives will need to elect a new Speaker, potentially influencing future legislative decisions.
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. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 210 (Roll No. 519). (text: CR H4969)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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