US HR615 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 13-0)
Status: Introduced on February 23 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 23 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expressing support for the Senate regarding the importance of selecting a Supreme Court Justice, and urging the Senate to only consider a nominee who will uphold the integrity of the Constitution in judicial decisions. Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the Senate in its constitutional duty to vet and approve any nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court put forward by the President. Urges that the Senate consider only a nominee who has demonstrated a faithful adherence to the limits placed on judicial power by the Constitution.
Title
Expressing support for the Senate regarding the importance of selecting a Supreme Court Justice, and urging the Senate to only consider a nominee who will uphold the integrity of the Constitution in judicial decisions.
Sponsors
Rep. Randy Forbes [R-VA] | Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC] | Rep. Trent Kelly [R-MS] | Rep. Charles Boustany [R-LA] |
Rep. Steven Palazzo [R-MS] | Rep. Trent Franks [R-AZ] | Rep. Adrian Smith [R-NE] | Rep. Dan Newhouse [R-WA] |
Rep. Dave Brat [R-VA] | Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL] | Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO] | Rep. Blake Farenthold [R-TX] |
Rep. Jeff Miller [R-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-02-29 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. |
2016-02-23 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2016-02-23 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Judges
Judicial review and appeals
Law
Senate
Supreme Court
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Judges
Judicial review and appeals
Law
Senate
Supreme Court
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/615/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres615/BILLS-114hres615ih.pdf |