A resolution to amend Rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate so as to allow certain Senators to serve, or continue serving, on more committees than otherwise would be permitted under such Rule.

Summary

Amends rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to allow Senators who were serving on certain committees during the 96th Congress to continue during the 97th Congress to serve on more committees than would otherwise be permitted. Authorizes the majority and minority leaders to enter into an agreement to allow a Senator to serve on the Budget Committee if the limitations by this amendment prevent the filling of all membership positions. Allows two Senators first elected during the 97th Congress to serve on the Committees on the Judiciary and Labor and Human Resources.

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Timeline

1. 5 January 1981

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

2. 5 January 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 January 1981

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

4. 5 January 1981

   Introduced

   Submitted in the Senate.

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 5 January 1981

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Sponsors

• Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] · D · Sponsor

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