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Michigan House adjourns early after clerk reports no quorum; reconvenes Oct. 9
Summary
The clerk announced a lack of quorum during the attendance check and the presiding officer formally adjourned the House until Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at 12:00 noon.
During the attendance check the clerk announced that a quorum of the House was not present. After reading procedural items and messages, the presiding officer declared: "There being the lack of a quorum, the House will stand adjourned until Thursday, 10/09/2025 at 12:00 noon." The clerk earlier had prompted members to check in at their desks for attendance and to allow the clerk to close the board tally display.
Why it matters: A lack of quorum prevents the House from conducting formal legislative business that requires a vote. The adjournment halts any immediate floor action until the body reconvenes at the specified time.
Details: The absence of a quorum was announced during the attendance portion of the session, and the formal adjournment followed later in the reading of messages and announcements. The transcript does not record any votes taken prior to adjournment.
