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S.Res. 344

ResolutionFederalSenateIn Committee
A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate regarding the use of electronic devices on the floor of the Senate.
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Committee
Latest Action · January 12, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S74)
Congress
114th (2015–2017)
Introduced
January 12, 2016
Cosponsors (7)
3D 4R
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that: certain uses of electronic devices by Senators on the floor of the Senate are necessary and proper in the conduct of official Senate business, and should therefore be permissible; necessary and proper uses of electronic devices do not include specified sound tramissions, telephones or other devices for voice communication, desktop computers, laptops, or other large devices; the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration should consider an amendment to the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing consistent with these principles; and any amendment to the Rules should take into account possible future changes in technology.

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