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S.Res. 122

ResolutionFederalSenateIn Committee
A resolution amending rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit debate on motions to proceed.
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Committee
Latest Action · March 27, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/26/2015 S2053)
Congress
114th (2015–2017)
Introduced
March 26, 2015
Cosponsors (1)
1D 0R
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Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit to two hours, divided equally between the majority and the minority, the consideration of a motion to proceed to the consideration of any debatable matter, including consideration of any related debatable motion or appeal. Exempts from this resolution: (1) certain debatable or nondebatable motions to proceed made during the first two hours of a new legislative day, and (2) motions considered nondebatable by the Senate pursuant to rule or precedent.

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