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- S.RES.119
S.RES.119: A resolution amending rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for timely establishment of conference committees.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 26, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 26, 2015
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- Introduced in Senate - March 26, 2015
Bill Summary
Amends Rule XXVIII (Conference Committees; Reports; Open Meetings) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit to two hours consideration of any motion (not only a related cloture motion) to: disagree to a House amendment or insist upon a Senate amendment, request a committee of conference with the House or to agree to a request by the House for a committee of conference; and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees (or a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 26, 2015 |
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2052)
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| March 26, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |