This resolution 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). Such limitation also applies to consideration of any related debatable motions or appeals.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598)
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598)
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A resolution amending rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for timely establishment of conference committees.
USA115th CongressSRES-726| Senate
| Updated: 12/13/2018
This resolution 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). Such limitation also applies to consideration of any related debatable motions or appeals.