# Plain Language Summary: H. RES. 1103

This resolution is essentially a formal motion to remove the Speaker of the House from their position and declare the office empty. The Speaker is the leader of the House of Representatives—think of them as the chief executive of that chamber of Congress. They control what bills get voted on, manage debates, and wield significant power over the legislative process. This resolution, introduced by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia in March 2024, is asking the House to officially say that whoever currently holds this position no longer has the job.

For everyday Americans, what matters here is that this is one of the few ways members of Congress can challenge their own leadership. It's a procedural tool that forces a vote on whether the current Speaker should stay in power. If the resolution passes, it would trigger a new election for Speaker, meaning House members would have to vote for a new leader. This kind of action is relatively rare and typically signals serious conflict within the party that controls the House. When the Speaker's position becomes unstable, it can slow down the House's ability to pass legislation, approve budgets, or conduct other business—essentially putting the brakes on Congress's work until a new Speaker is chosen and takes control.

The practical impact depends entirely on whether this resolution gains enough support to pass. If it doesn't get enough votes, nothing changes and the current Speaker remains in power. If it does pass, the House would be thrown into a leadership crisis that could last days or weeks while members negotiate and vote on a replacement. During that time, the House's normal operations could grind to a halt.

Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.

Greene, Marjorie Taylor

<p>This resolution declares the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.</p>