legislation: 115-sres-726

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115-sres-726 115 sres 726 A resolution amending rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for timely establishment of conference committees. Congress 2018-12-13 2018-12-13 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598) Senate Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] OR D M001176 0 This resolution amends Rule XXVIII (Conference Committees; Reports; Open Meetings) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit to two hours consideration of any motion (not only a related cloture motion) to disagree to a House amendment or insist upon a Senate amendment, request a committee of conference with the House or to agree to a request by the House for a committee of conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees (or a motion to appoint conferees). Such limitation also applies to consideration of any related debatable motions or appeals. 2020-09-28T22:42:35Z  

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