A resolution to amend Rule XVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate.

Summary

Amends rule XVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to allow a motion that no amendment, other than the reported committee amendments, which is not germane or related to the subject matter of the bill being considered shall be in order. Directs that such a motion be decided without debate. Stipulates that such motion shall be carried by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senators present and voting. Stipulates that this provision shall not apply to other Senate rules relating to germaneness and relevancy of amendments.

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Timeline

1. 7 June 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 June 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 June 1977

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Sponsors

• Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] · D · Sponsor
• · ssra00 · Standing

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