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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.

USA117th CongressHRES-21| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2021
Jamie Raskin

Jamie Raskin

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (147)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 11, 2021
An objection was heard to the unanimous consent request to consider the measure.
Jan 11, 2021
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Jan 12, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 38 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 21 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jan 13, 2021
Rule H. Res. 38 passed House.
Jan 13, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 38. (consideration: CR H133-147)
Jan 13, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 21 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jan 13, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 21.
Jan 13, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
Jan 13, 2021
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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Jan 13, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • January 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 11, 2021
    An objection was heard to the unanimous consent request to consider the measure.


  • January 11, 2021
    Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.


  • January 12, 2021
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 38 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 21 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • January 13, 2021
    Rule H. Res. 38 passed House.


  • January 13, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 38. (consideration: CR H133-147)


  • January 13, 2021
    Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 21 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • January 13, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 21.


  • January 13, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.


  • January 13, 2021
    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 205 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H133-134)
    View Vote


  • January 13, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-38: Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 21) 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; and for other purposes.
Congressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsFederal officialsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

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.

USA117th CongressHRES-21| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2021
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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Timeline
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 11, 2021
An objection was heard to the unanimous consent request to consider the measure.
Jan 11, 2021
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Jan 12, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 38 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 21 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jan 13, 2021
Rule H. Res. 38 passed House.
Jan 13, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 38. (consideration: CR H133-147)
Jan 13, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 21 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jan 13, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 21.
Jan 13, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
Jan 13, 2021
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 205 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H133-134)
View Vote
Jan 13, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • January 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 11, 2021
    An objection was heard to the unanimous consent request to consider the measure.


  • January 11, 2021
    Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.


  • January 12, 2021
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 38 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 21 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • January 13, 2021
    Rule H. Res. 38 passed House.


  • January 13, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 38. (consideration: CR H133-147)


  • January 13, 2021
    Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 21 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • January 13, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 21.


  • January 13, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.


  • January 13, 2021
    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 205 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H133-134)
    View Vote


  • January 13, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jamie Raskin

Jamie Raskin

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (147)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-38: Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 21) 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; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsFederal officialsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents