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Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act of 2009

Introduced: January 6, 2009 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 1, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Mar 31, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 31, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 42 (Roll no. 173). (text: CR H4189)
Mar 31, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 42 (Roll no. 173).(text: CR H4189)
Mar 31, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4198)
Mar 31, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 31, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 151.
Mar 31, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4189-4190)
Mar 31, 2009
Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 30, 2009
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 29.
Mar 30, 2009
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 111-65.
Mar 25, 2009
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 6, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 6, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 31, 2009 House · vote #173 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 381–42 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act of 2009 - Establishes the Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program for the appointment of individuals who are graduates of accredited law schools to serve as Congressional Clerks in the Senate or House of Representatives.

Requires the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the House Committee on House Administration to each select at least six individuals for a one-year term to serve as employees in their respective chambers.

Specifies eligibility criteria for a Congressional Clerk, including that the selected candidate be a graduate of such a law school as of the starting date of his or her clerkship.

Requires the committees to ensure that Congressional Clerks selected under this Act are apportioned equally between majority and minority party offices.

Entitles each clerk selected to the same compensation as, and comparable benefits to, an individual who holds the position of a judicial clerkship for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia within three months of graduating from law school.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now April 1, 2009

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1