A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the continuity of the Presidency.

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.

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Timeline

1. 12 February 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 February 2004

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1312)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 July 2004

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8771)

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 12 February 2004 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 12 February 2004

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 12 February 2004

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Sponsors

• John Cornyn · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5] · R · Sponsor
• · ssra00 · Standing

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