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S. 1608 (95th)

A bill to abolish the Joint Committee on Congressional Operations.

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Introduced

25 May 1977

Last action

13 July 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

Sponsors

Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT], Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to abolish the Joint Committee on Congressional Operations. Requires the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate to (1) assist Members, committees, and officers of the Senate seeking personnel, furnish information with respect to office management procedures, and (3) identify and call to the attention of the Senate any court proceeding or action of vital interest to Congress or the Senate.

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Timeline

  1. 25 May 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 May 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 June 1977

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Rules and Administration with amendment, S. Rept. 95-316.

    Source: Committee

  4. 29 June 1977

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Rules and Administration with amendment, S. Rept. 95-316.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 July 1977

    Calendars

    Placed on calendar in Senate under Measures Cleared to be Considered by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 12 July 1977

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 July 1977

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

  8. 13 July 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Rules.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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