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SRES 119 114th Congress Senate Congress Legislative rules and procedure Senate

A resolution amending rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for timely establishment of conference committees.

Introduced: March 26, 2015 Introduced by: Merkley, Jeff Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2052)
Mar 26, 2015
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now March 26, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2052)

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