Judicial Nomination and Confirmation Reform Act of 1991

Summary

Judicial Nomination and Confirmation Reform Act of 1991 - Amends the Federal judicial code to require the President to submit a nomination to the Senate to fill a vacancy in the office of a justice or judge within 180 calendar days after the vacancy occurs. Sets forth conditions and procedures for obtaining an extension of such time limitation. Requires the Senate Judiciary Committee, within 90 calendar days after receiving such a nomination, to review the nomination and report it to the Senate for advice and consent. Directs that: (1) a nomination not reported to the Senate within such time limit be discharged from the Committee, without recommendation, for a vote by the Senate on confirmation; and (2) the Senate vote on such confirmation no later than 30 calendar days after receiving it.

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Timeline

1. 24 April 1991

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 April 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 May 1991

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 April 1991

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Sponsors

• Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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