SRES 12 · 97th Congress · Congress

A resolution to amend Rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate so as to allow certain Senators to serve, or continue serving, on more committees than otherwise would be permitted under such Rule.

Introduced 1981-01-05· Sponsored by Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(1981-01-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to allow Senators who were serving on certain committees during the 96th Congress to continue during the 97th Congress to serve on more committees than would otherwise be permitted. Authorizes the majority and minority leaders to enter into an agreement to allow a Senator to serve on the Budget Committee if the limitations by this amendment prevent the filling of all membership positions. Allows two Senators first elected during the 97th Congress to serve on the Committees on the Judiciary and Labor and Human Resources.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat