S.Res. 619 · 111th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Senate of each new Congress is not bound by the Rules of previous Senates.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Tom Udall
Introduced
2010-09-14
Latest action
2010-09-22 · Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.

Summary

Declares that the Senate of each new Congress is not bound by the rules of previous Senates and should, upon a motion by a Senator to bring debate to a close, if said motion receives the affirmative vote of a majority of the Senators, proceed to determine the Rules of its Proceedings in accordance with the Constitution.