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.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S25-26)
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S25-26)
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A resolution amending the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials.
USA116th CongressSRES-463| Senate
| Updated: 1/6/2020
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.
Congressional oversightGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionLegislative rules and procedurePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSenate