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S. Res. 727 115th Congress Senate

A resolution providing for consideration of changes to rules for the proceedings of the Senate.

Introduced: December 13, 2018 Introduced by: Jeff Merkley Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 115th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598)
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 Latest action December 13, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends Rule V (Suspension and Amendment of the Rules) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to revise Senate proceedings, including, at the beginning of a new Congress, agreement to resolutions that:

  • appoint majority and minority members of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and
  • amend or adopt rules for Senate proceedings.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 727: A resolution providing for consideration of changes to rules for the proceedings of the Senate.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-727/
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"S. Res. 727: A resolution providing for consideration of changes to rules for the proceedings of the Senate.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-727/.
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S. Res. 727, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-727/.
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