Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- S.RES.173
S.RES.173: A resolution to amend Rule XVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate with respect to new or general legislation and unauthorized appropriations in general appropriations bills and amendments thereto, and new or general legislation, unauthorized appropriatio
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 17, 2003
- Latest Major Action July 9, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends rule XVI (Committee procedures) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to allow a point of order to be made by any Senator against: (1) the inclusion of new or general legislation or unauthorized appropriation in any general appropriation bill; (2) amendment to such bill that adds an unauthorized appropriation; (3) the inclusion of new or general legislation or any unauthorized appropriation, new matter, or nongermane matter in any...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
|
|
|
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
|
|
|
Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
|
|
| June 17, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by John McCain (R-Ariz.) |