A resolution requiring that legislation considered by the Senate to be confined to a single issue.

Summary

Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider a bill or resolution that is not confined to a single subject. Permits waiver or suspension of such prohibition, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate.

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Timeline

1. 6 August 2009

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9045)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 August 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 August 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9045)

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 6 August 2009 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 August 2009

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 August 2009

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 August 2009

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Sponsors

• Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
• John Barrasso · R · Sponsor
• · ssra00 · Standing

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