SRES 10 · 95th Congress · Congress

A resolution to amend the standing rules of the Senate.

Introduced 1977-01-04· Sponsored by Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.(1977-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends rule III of the Standing Rules of the Senate to allow the making of a motion to approve the Journal during the reading of the Journal or during the consideration of a motion to amend or correct the Journal. Prohibits the amending, tabling, or debating of the motion. Amends rule V to provide for a count of the Members present by the Presiding Officer when a Senator questions the presence of a quorum. Amends rule VII to establish a procedure under which a Senator may object to the application of the rule expediting introduction of petitions, memorials, bills or resolutions.…

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