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S.RES.67: A resolution amending rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to revise the number of affirmative votes required to end debate on nominations.
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- Introduced Feb. 4, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2015
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- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 4, 2015
Bill Summary
Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate with respect to the number of affirmative votes required to end debate (pursuant to a cloture motion) for nominations on the Executive Calendar. Requires the question of voting on a cloture motion in the case of a nomination to be decided in the affirmative by a majority vote by the Senators.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 4, 2015 |
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S783-785; text of measure as introduced: CR S783)
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| Feb. 4, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) |