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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 5, 2016Government Operations and Politics
H.J.Res. 96

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the President from making recess appointments.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 5, 2016)

Constitutional Amendment

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the President from filling any vacancy during the recess of the Senate.

What just happenedJul 20, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27](R-NY)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 R
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  1. Jul 20, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  2. Jul 5, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jul 5, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Jul 5, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the President … — Informed