Overview
This bill is a concurrent resolution that sets the adjournment schedule for both chambers of the United States Congress in late 2025. It specifically outlines when the Senate and House of Representatives will adjourn in November and when they will reconvene in December of that year. The resolution serves to coordinate the legislative calendars of both chambers, ensuring an orderly recess and return to legislative business.
Core Provisions
The resolution contains two main provisions. First, it stipulates that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, November 13, 2025, it will stand adjourned until Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Second, it provides that when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, November 13, 2025, it will stand adjourned until Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. These provisions effectively set a coordinated recess for both chambers of Congress, lasting approximately three weeks.
Implementation
Implementation of this resolution is straightforward and requires no additional funding or agency oversight. The Offices of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives are responsible for recording these adjournment dates and times in the official congressional calendar. The leadership of both chambers will ensure compliance with the adjournment schedule. No specific enforcement provisions are necessary, as adherence to the schedule is a matter of congressional procedure and tradition.
Impact
The primary impact of this resolution is on the legislative schedule and workflow of Congress. It provides members of Congress and their staff with a defined recess period, allowing for district work and constituent engagement. The resolution also affects the timing of legislative business, as no floor actions or votes can occur during the adjournment period. There are no direct costs associated with this resolution, nor does it impose any administrative burden beyond normal scheduling procedures. The resolution does not contain any sunset provisions, as it pertains to a specific time period in 2025.
Legal Framework
This concurrent resolution derives its authority from the Constitution of the United States, specifically Article I, Section 5, Clause 4, which states that neither chamber may adjourn for more than three days without the consent of the other. By passing this resolution in both chambers, Congress fulfills this constitutional requirement. The resolution does not create new statutory authorities, have regulatory implications, preempt state or local laws, or provide for judicial review. It is purely a matter of internal congressional procedure and scheduling.
Critical Issues
There are no significant constitutional concerns or implementation challenges associated with this routine procedural resolution. The main potential issue could be the impact on legislative productivity, as the nearly three-week recess occurs relatively close to the end of the calendar year. This timing could potentially create pressure to complete essential legislative business, such as appropriations bills, before the adjournment. Additionally, unforeseen national or international events occurring during the recess period might necessitate an early recall of Congress, which would require passing a new resolution to amend the reconvening date.