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S.Res. 119

ResolutionFederalSenateIn Committee
A resolution amending rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for timely establishment of conference committees.
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Committee
Latest Action · March 26, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2052)
Congress
114th (2015–2017)
Introduced
March 26, 2015
Cosponsors (1)
1D 0R
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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). Applies this limitation as well to consideration of any related debatable motions or appeals.

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