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]

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.

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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.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-29HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
2016-02-23HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2016-02-23HouseIntroduced in House

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