A resolution modifying extended debate in the Senate to improve the legislative process.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 26, 2015)
Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to consider cloture of debate to have been invoked unless one more than two-fifths of all Senators votes in the negative. (The two-thirds affirmative vote requirement remains for measures or motions to amend the Senate rules.)
Declares that cloture fails, and it is in order for the Majority Leader (or a designee) to initiate extended debate on the measure in question, if the vote to close debate is decided in the affirmative by a majority of Senators voting, a quorum being present, and in the negative by more than two-fifths of all Senators.
Prescribes related procedures with respect to extended debate.
What just happenedMar 27, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/26/2015 S2052-2053)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 26, 2015
- Mar 27, 2015IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/26/2015 S2052-2053)
Rules and Administration Committee - Mar 26, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate