Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 13, 2018Congress
S.Res. 726
A resolution amending rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for timely establishment of conference committees.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 13, 2018)
This resolution amends Rule XXVIII (Conference Committees; Reports; Open Meetings) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit to two hours consideration of any motion (not only a related cloture motion) to
- disagree to a House amendment or insist upon a Senate amendment,
- request a committee of conference with the House or to agree to a request by the House for a committee of conference, and
- authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees (or a motion to appoint conferees).
Such limitation also applies to consideration of any related debatable motions or appeals.
What just happenedDec 13, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateDec 13, 2018
- Dec 13, 2018IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598)
Rules and Administration Committee - Dec 13, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate