Judicial Nomination and Confirmation Reform Act of 1991
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 24, 1991)
Judicial Nomination and Confirmation Reform Act of 1991 - Amends the Federal judicial code to require the President to submit a nomination to the Senate to fill a vacancy in the office of a justice or judge within 180 calendar days after the vacancy occurs.
Sets forth conditions and procedures for obtaining an extension of such time limitation.
Requires the Senate Judiciary Committee, within 90 calendar days after receiving such a nomination, to review the nomination and report it to the Senate for advice and consent. Directs that: (1) a nomination not reported to the Senate within such time limit be discharged from the Committee, without recommendation, for a vote by the Senate on confirmation; and (2) the Senate vote on such confirmation no later than 30 calendar days after receiving it.
What just happenedMay 6, 1991
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.
Who’s behind it
- May 6, 1991Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.
Administrative Oversight and the Courts Subcommittee - Apr 24, 1991IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 24, 1991IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate