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House of Representatives adjourns for lack of quorum; to reconvene June 5, 2025
Summary
An unidentified staff member announced the House of Representatives stood adjourned because a quorum was not present and will reconvene Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
An unidentified staff member announced the House of Representatives had no quorum and would stand adjourned until Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
The announcement cited House Rule 9 as the authority for adjourning when a quorum is not present. The staff member said, "Seeing no quorum, pursuant to House Rule 9, the House will stand in adjournment until Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 9:30 a.m." The statement closed the short session and no votes or other formal actions were recorded in the transcript segment provided.
Quorum rules determine whether a legislative body can conduct official business such as taking votes or approving motions; when a quorum is absent, the body typically may not proceed with substantive actions. The transcript contains only the call to order and the adjournment announcement; there is no record in the provided excerpt of debate, motions, or votes preceding the adjournment.
The House is scheduled to reconvene at the date and time stated. Additional business, including any items postponed for lack of quorum, would be addressed when the House next meets or as otherwise provided by House rules.
