SRES 152 · 104th Congress · Congress

A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to require a clause in each bill and resolution to specify the constitutional authority of the Congress for enactment, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1995-07-17· Sponsored by Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Rules.(1995-07-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Standing Rules of the Senate to require a constitutional authority clause to follow the enacting clause of any Act of Congress or the resolving clause of any joint resolution. Requires a similar clause before each title, section, subsection, or paragraph which relies on a different constitutional provision. Makes it out of order for the Senate to consider legislation that does not comply with this Act.…

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Cosponsors (17)

17 Republicans