H.J.RES.71: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States deeming Presidential nominees to be appointed at the time of nomination subject to disapproval by the Senate within 120 days of receiving the nomination from the President.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Oct. 1, 2003
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 22, 2003

Bill Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Requires any judge, ambassador, or other officer nominated by the President under the Constitution to be appointed at the time of nomination subject to disapproval by a majority vote of Senators serving at the time of the nomination, except that such disapproval shall be effective only if it occurs during the 120-day period (excluding days on which the Senate is not in session) which begins on the date the Senate...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Oct. 1, 2003

Introduced in the House by Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.)

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