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S.Res. 20 (97th)

A resolution providing for television and radio coverage of proceedings of the Senate.

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Introduced

6 January 1981

Last action

21 April 1982 · Floor

Status

Third cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.

Sponsors

Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Directs the Committee on Rules and Administration to provide for television and radio broadcasting of Senate Chamber proceedings.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Rules.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 April 1981

    Committee

    Committee on Rules. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  4. 9 April 1981

    Committee

    Committee on Rules. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 May 1981

    Committee

    Committee on Rules. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 July 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Rules. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 August 1981

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 251.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 13 August 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Mathias under the authority of the order of Aug 3, 81 favorably without amendment. With written report No. 97-178.

    Source: Committee

  9. 13 August 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Mathias under the authority of the order of Aug 3, 81 favorably without amendment. With written report No. 97-178.

    Source: Committee

  10. 2 February 1982

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 February 1982

    Floor

    Debate resumed on motion to proceed to consideration.

    Source: Floor

  12. 4 February 1982

    Vote

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-3. Record Vote No: 3.

    Source: Floor

  13. 8 February 1982

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  14. 9 February 1982

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  15. 31 March 1982

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  16. 1 April 1982

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  17. 13 April 1982

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  18. 14 April 1982

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  19. 15 April 1982

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  20. 19 April 1982

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  21. 20 April 1982

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  22. 21 April 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  23. 21 April 1982

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

Votes

· Official source

Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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    • Passed Senate amended

      summary · EN · 21 April 1982

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    • Introduced in Senate

      summary · EN · 6 January 1981

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