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Changes to House Speaker Removal: Higher Thresholds for Motions.

New rules make it harder to quickly remove the Speaker of the House of Representatives. A motion to vacate the Speaker's office now requires the support of at least 112 members from either the majority or minority party. This means that leadership changes in the House will require broader support, potentially affecting political stability and the predictability of congressional actions.
Key points
A motion to remove the Speaker of the House will require the support of at least 112 members from either the majority or minority party.
The change aims to limit the ability to quickly and easily remove the Speaker, potentially leading to greater stability in the House.
Citizens may experience more predictability in legislative actions as the process for leadership change becomes more complex.
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Print number: 118_HRES_826
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]
Process start date: 2023-10-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit the privileged status of a motion causing a vacancy in the Office of Speaker to motions offered by direction of not fewer than 112 Members from the majority party or 112 Members from the minority party.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_826.

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 2023-10-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A motion to remove the Speaker of the House will require the support of at least 112 members from either the majority or minority party.
  • The change aims to limit the ability to quickly and easily remove the Speaker, potentially leading to greater stability in the House.
  • Citizens may experience more predictability in legislative actions as the process for leadership change becomes more complex.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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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