Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 22, 2018Congress
H.Res. 712
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should immediately change its rules and end the "modern" filibuster.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 22, 2018)
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should change its rules to eliminate the modern filibuster that has allowed Senators to block debate on and passage of legislation and prevented the democratic process from working as the Founding Fathers intended.
What just happenedJan 22, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6](R-IN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 22, 2018
- Jan 22, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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- Jan 22, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House