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A resolution amending the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials.

Introduced: January 6, 2020 Introduced by: Hawley, Josh Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S25-26)
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This resolution amends Rule I of the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials.

Specifically, the resolution requires the House of Representatives to notify or otherwise provide to the Senate the adopted articles of impeachment within 25 calendar days from their adoption. Such articles shall be deemed presented to the Senate if this requirement is not met. Furthermore, it shall be in order for any Senator to offer a motion (required to be adopted) to dismiss the articles with prejudice.

What's happening now January 6, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S25-26)

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 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Republican 12
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jan 13, 2020
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Jan 13, 2020
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jan 13, 2020
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Jan 9, 2020
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Jan 7, 2020
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Jan 6, 2020
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jan 6, 2020
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Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Jan 6, 2020
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · Jan 6, 2020
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Daines, Steve
Montana · Jan 6, 2020
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Jan 6, 2020
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Scott, Rick
Florida · Jan 6, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 463: A resolution amending the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SRES-463/
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