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S.RES.21: A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide procedures for extended debate.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 25, 2011
- Latest Major Action Jan. 27, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to state that, if the Senate has voted against closing debate (cloture) on a measure, motion, or other matter (measure), but a majority of the Senators present have voted to invoke cloture, then the debate procedures under the Rule shall be in order at any time, so long as that measure, motion or other matter has continued as the only pending business subsequent to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Disagreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 49. Record Vote Number: 6.
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Returned to the Calendar. Under Over, Under the Rule.
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Jan. 25, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |