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A resolution improving procedures for the consideration of nominations in the Senate.

USA115th CongressSRES-355| Senate 
| Updated: 5/8/2018
James Lankford

James Lankford

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (4)
David Perdue (Republican)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Limits Senate post-cloture consideration to: (1) eight hours for a nomination, except for the nomination of an individual to a position at level I of the Executive Schedule or to serve as a federal judge or justice appointed to hold office during good behavior; and (2) two hours for U.S. district court nominations. Requires consideration of such nominations to be equally divided in the usual form.

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Dec 7, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Dec 7, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7934)
Dec 19, 2017
Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-582.
Apr 25, 2018
Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
May 8, 2018
Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt with amendments. Without written report.
May 8, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 400.
  • December 7, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 7, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7934)


  • December 19, 2017
    Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-582.


  • April 25, 2018
    Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • May 8, 2018
    Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt with amendments. Without written report.


  • May 8, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 400.

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Federal district courtsFederal officialsJudgesLegislative rules and procedureSenate

A resolution improving procedures for the consideration of nominations in the Senate.

USA115th CongressSRES-355| Senate 
| Updated: 5/8/2018
Limits Senate post-cloture consideration to: (1) eight hours for a nomination, except for the nomination of an individual to a position at level I of the Executive Schedule or to serve as a federal judge or justice appointed to hold office during good behavior; and (2) two hours for U.S. district court nominations. Requires consideration of such nominations to be equally divided in the usual form.

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Dec 7, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Dec 7, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7934)
Dec 19, 2017
Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-582.
Apr 25, 2018
Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
May 8, 2018
Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt with amendments. Without written report.
May 8, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 400.
  • December 7, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 7, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7934)


  • December 19, 2017
    Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-582.


  • April 25, 2018
    Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • May 8, 2018
    Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt with amendments. Without written report.


  • May 8, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 400.
James Lankford

James Lankford

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (4)
David Perdue (Republican)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal district courtsFederal officialsJudgesLegislative rules and procedureSenate