Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 23, 2016Law
H.Res. 615
Expressing support for the Senate regarding the importance of selecting a Supreme Court Justice, and urging the Senate to only consider a nominee who will uphold the integrity of the Constitution in judicial decisions.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 23, 2016)
Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the Senate in its constitutional duty to vet and approve any nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court put forward by the President.
Urges that the Senate consider only a nominee who has demonstrated a faithful adherence to the limits placed on judicial power by the Constitution.
What just happenedFeb 29, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4](R-VA)Sponsor
12 cosponsors12 R
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 23, 2016
- Feb 29, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Feb 23, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 23, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 23, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House