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A resolution amending rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to provide for timely consideration of nominations.

USA115th CongressSRES-251| Senate 
| Updated: 9/13/2017
Cory Gardner

Cory Gardner

Republican Senator

Colorado

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Amends Rule XXXI (Executive Session - Proceedings on Nominations) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to discharge the committee considering a presidential nomination and make the nomination eligible for expedited consideration if the nomination has not been confirmed or rejected within 180 days after the nominee completes the following requirements: an agreement with the Office of Government Ethics; a financial disclosure form; a background check conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; a questionnaire of each relevant committee; tax forms, if required by a relevant committee; and any other requirements of a relevant committee. Limits expedited consideration to two hours.
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Sep 13, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Sep 13, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • September 13, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 13, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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Congressional oversightFederal officialsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionLegislative rules and procedureSenateTax administration and collection, taxpayers

A resolution amending rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to provide for timely consideration of nominations.

USA115th CongressSRES-251| Senate 
| Updated: 9/13/2017
Amends Rule XXXI (Executive Session - Proceedings on Nominations) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to discharge the committee considering a presidential nomination and make the nomination eligible for expedited consideration if the nomination has not been confirmed or rejected within 180 days after the nominee completes the following requirements: an agreement with the Office of Government Ethics; a financial disclosure form; a background check conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; a questionnaire of each relevant committee; tax forms, if required by a relevant committee; and any other requirements of a relevant committee. Limits expedited consideration to two hours.
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Timeline
Sep 13, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Sep 13, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • September 13, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 13, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Cory Gardner

Cory Gardner

Republican Senator

Colorado

Rules and Administration Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightFederal officialsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionLegislative rules and procedureSenateTax administration and collection, taxpayers