S.Con.Res. 89 · 108th Congress
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the continuity of the Presidency.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Cornyn
- Introduced
- 2004-02-12
- Latest action
- 2004-07-22 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that during the period preceding the end of a term of office in which a President will not be serving a succeeding term: (1) that President should submit to the Senate the nominations of individuals selected by the President-elect for offices that fall within the line of succession; (2) the Senate should conduct confirmation hearings and a Senate floor vote on the nominations, to the extent feasible, between January 3 and January 20 before the Inauguration; and (3) that President should agree to sign and deliver commissions on January 20 before the Inauguration of all approved nominations, to ensure continuity of Government.