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A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.

USA119th CongressSRES-18| Senate 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
Rand Paul

Rand Paul

Republican Senator

Kentucky

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution establishes a new rule in the Senate to ensure members have sufficient time to read legislative measures before consideration. It mandates that the Senate cannot proceed with any bill, resolution, or other matter until a specific waiting period, based on the document's length, has elapsed. The required waiting period is calculated as one session day for every 20 pages of the measure, with an additional session day for any remaining pages fewer than 20. This provision applies to all legislative items, including conference reports and amendments. Any Senator can raise a point of order if this reading period is not observed, and a motion to table such a point of order is not permitted. The rule can only be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members , with limited, non-amendable debate on the waiver motion, underscoring the importance of thorough review.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-605
A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-20
A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-46
A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S80)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-605
    A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-20
    A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-46
    A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S80)

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Legislative rules and procedureSenate

A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.

USA119th CongressSRES-18| Senate 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
This resolution establishes a new rule in the Senate to ensure members have sufficient time to read legislative measures before consideration. It mandates that the Senate cannot proceed with any bill, resolution, or other matter until a specific waiting period, based on the document's length, has elapsed. The required waiting period is calculated as one session day for every 20 pages of the measure, with an additional session day for any remaining pages fewer than 20. This provision applies to all legislative items, including conference reports and amendments. Any Senator can raise a point of order if this reading period is not observed, and a motion to table such a point of order is not permitted. The rule can only be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members , with limited, non-amendable debate on the waiver motion, underscoring the importance of thorough review.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-605
A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-20
A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-46
A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S80)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-605
    A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-20
    A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-46
    A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S80)
Rand Paul

Rand Paul

Republican Senator

Kentucky

Rules and Administration Committee

Congress

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