US Congress Senate Resolution 251 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on September 13 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-09-13 - Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Pending: Senate Rules And Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

A resolution amending rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to provide for timely consideration of nominations. Amends Rule XXXI (Executive Session - Proceedings on Nominations) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to discharge the committee considering a presidential nomination and make the nomination eligible for expedited consideration if the nomination has not been confirmed or rejected within 180 days after the nominee completes the following requirements: an agreement with the Office of Government Ethics; a financial disclosure form; a background check conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; a questionnaire of each relevant committee; tax forms, if required by a relevant committee; and any other requirements of a relevant committee. Limits expedited consideration to two hours.

A resolution amending rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to provide for timely consideration of nominations.

Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]

Date	Chamber	Action
2017-09-13	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/251/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres251/BILLS-115sres251is.pdf