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  • S. RES. 1 — Establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:147

    S. RES. 1 establishes a committee made up of two Senators, which will work together with a similar committee from the House of Representatives. The purpose of this joint committee is to inform the President of the United States that a quorum, or the minimum number of members...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 1 is about creating a special team with two Senators who, along with people from the House, let the President know that enough people are in Congress to start working. This is just to show the President that everyone is ready to begin and listen to what he has to say.

  • H. RES. 3 — H. RES. 3 (EH) - Engrossed in House
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:86

    H. RES. 3 resolves that a committee of two House members will be appointed by the Speaker of the House. This committee will join a similar group from the Senate to inform the President that Congress has gathered a quorum and is prepared to receive any messages he might have.

    Simple Explanation

    This bill says that two people from the House, chosen by its leader, will join two people from the Senate to tell the President that Congress is ready and waiting to hear from him.