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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
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Dec 13, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Dec 13, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598)
  • December 13, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 13, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598)

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Congressional committeesLegislative rules and procedureSenate

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.
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Timeline
Dec 13, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Dec 13, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598)
  • December 13, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 13, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598)
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Rules and Administration Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional committeesLegislative rules and procedureSenate