Minnesota House adjourns after lacking quorum; session set for Jan. 30, 2025

The Minnesota House of Representatives adjourned after the presiding officer announced there was no quorum and directed the chamber to reconvene at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

An unnamed presiding officer told members, “There being no quorum under the Minnesota constitution, the house is adjourned until 03:30PM, Thursday, January thirtieth 20 25.” The officer also said the Clerk Pro Tem would take the role and close the roll before adjournment.

The adjournment was procedural: because fewer members than required were present, the chamber could not proceed with business. The presiding officer’s statement cited the Minnesota Constitution in explaining the reason for ending the session early. No formal votes or legislative actions were recorded on the transcript segment provided.

The Clerk Pro Tem was named to take the role and to close the roll before the chamber left, a routine step when a presiding officer announces an adjournment for lack of quorum. The transcript contains the pledge of allegiance and a brief moment of silent reflection immediately before the quorum call and adjournment.

With the adjournment, the House set a specific reconvening time; members and staff will return at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 30, 2025, according to the presiding officer’s announcement. The transcript does not record any additional actions, votes, or substantive debate during the recorded segment.