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- S.RES.9
S.RES.9: A resolution to permit the Senate to avoid unnecessary delay and vote on matters for which floor debate has ceased.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2011
- Latest Major Action Jan. 5, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to make out of order any dilatory motion, including dilatory quorum calls, following the filing of a cloture motion to close debate on a measure, and prior to the cloture vote, as long as the matter on which cloture has been filed remains the pending matter. Makes it in order, on the other hand, if at any time no Senator seeks recognition on the floor, for the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| Jan. 5, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) |