A resolution to amend the standing rules of the Senate.

Summary

Amends Senate rule XIX to prohibit Senators from speaking on the floor from a prepared text. Prohibits the insertion of prepared remarks in the Congressional Record to be shown as delivered by the Senator on the floor. Prohibits the use, in the Senate chambers, of legislative assistants or other persons on the staff for advice, information, or other assistance in the performance of the Senator's duties.

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Timeline

1. 4 January 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 January 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 4 January 1977

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL] · D · Sponsor
• · ssra00 · Standing

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