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- S.RES.4
S.RES.4: A resolution to limit certain uses of the filibuster in the Senate to improve the legislative process.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (19 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Summary
Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit, with exceptions, consideration of a motion to proceed to the consideration of any debatable matter to not more than two hours, equally divided between, and controlled by, the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their designees. Considers cloture of debate to have been invoked upon affirmative vote on the question of closing debate by three-fifths of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 3, 2013 |
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14)
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| Jan. 3, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Udall (D-N.M.) |