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S.Res. 213 (99th)

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate concerning recess appointments.

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Introduced

1 August 1985

Last action

21 August 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Sponsors

Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that no recess appointments should be made when the Senate stands adjourned or recessed within a session for a period of less than 30 days. Expresses the sense of the Senate that no recess appointments should be made of any person if: (1) such person has been nominated during the present presidential term; (2) the Senate has voted not to give its advice and consent; or (3) the appropriate committee has voted not to report such nomination to the Senate.

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Timeline

  1. 1 August 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 August 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 August 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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