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Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 13, 2017Congress
S.Res. 251

A resolution amending rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to provide for timely consideration of nominations.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 13, 2017)

Amends Rule XXXI (Executive Session - Proceedings on Nominations) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to discharge the committee considering a presidential nomination and make the nomination eligible for expedited consideration if the nomination has not been confirmed or rejected within 180 days after the nominee completes the following requirements:

  • an agreement with the Office of Government Ethics;
  • a financial disclosure form;
  • a background check conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
  • a questionnaire of each relevant committee;
  • tax forms, if required by a relevant committee; and
  • any other requirements of a relevant committee.

Limits expedited consideration to two hours.

What just happenedSep 13, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO](R-CO)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 13, 2017IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  2. Sep 13, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

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