Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 29, 2019Economics and Public Finance
S.Res. 287
Make Rules Matter Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 29, 2019)
Make Rules Matter Act
This resolution modifies the requirements for raising and waiving several budget points of order that apply to legislation in the Senate. Among other provisions, the resolution requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senate to waive certain budget points of order. (Under current law, most budget points of order may be waived by a vote of three-fifths of the Senate.)
What just happenedJul 29, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S5147)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN](R-IN)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
1cosponsors1committees2actions4subjects
- Introduced in SenateJul 29, 2019
- Jul 29, 2019IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S5147)
Budget Committee - Jul 29, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate