A House panel has advanced a resolution calling for the House to take a day off whenever a president is inaugurated, regardless of the president’s political affiliation.

The House Rules Committee today endorsed House Resolution 1008 by Rep. Dan Greenberg, R-Little Rock. Greenberg filed the resolution after the House took a day off for President Obama’s inauguration, though it did not take time off for either of President George W. Bush’s two inaugurations.

The House was in recess for the inauguration of Bill Clinton, Greenberg noted last month.

Rep. Kathy Webb, D-Little Rock, a co-sponsor, presented the resolution to the committee. The resolution advances to the full House.