SRES 9 · 96th Congress · Congress
A resolution to amend the Standing Rules.
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EnactedLatest: Placed on calendar in Senate.(1979-02-22)
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Amends rule III of the Standing Rules of the Senate to permit the suspension of the reading of the Journal by motion without debate. Directs that motions to correct the Journal shall be confined to an accurate description of the proceedings and determined without debate. Amends rule VIII to set forth a 30 minute time limitation on debate on motion to proceed to consider any matter made after two O'clock, with the time to be divided by the Majority and Minority Leaders. Amends rule XV to permit the waiver of a demand for the reading of an amendment if the amendment has been identified by the clerk and is available in printed form to all Members. Amends rule XVIII to allow a motion, twice in any calendar day, that no amendment other than the reported committee amendments, which is not germane or related to the subject matter of the bill being considered shall be in order. Directs that such motion be decided without debate. Stipulates that such motion be carried by an affirmative three fifths of the Senators present and voting. Stipulates that this provision shall not apply to other Senate rules relating to germaneness and relevancy of amendments. Amends rule XXII to limit to 100 hour…
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