A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit the consideration of any retroactive tax increase unless three-fifths of all Senators duly chosen and sworn waive the prohibition by roll call vote.

Summary

Amends the Standing Rules of the Senate to add a rule that makes it out of order to consider any material in any bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, conference report, or amendment between the Houses that increases a tax retroactively. Requires an affirmative three-fifths' roll call vote of all Senators to waive this rule.

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Timeline

1. 18 October 1993

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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2. 18 October 1993

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13851-13852)

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3. 18 October 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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• Introduced in Senate · 18 October 1993 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] · R · Cosponsor
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