A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the continuity of Government and the smooth transition of executive power.

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Expresses that it is the sense of the Senate that during the period preceding the end of a term of office in which a President will not be serving a succeeding term: (1) that President should consider submitting the nominations of individuals to the Senate who are selected by the President-elect for offices that fall within the line of succession; (2) the Senate should consider conducting confirmation proceedings and votes on such nominations between January 3 and January 20 before the Inauguration; and (3) that President should consider agreeing to sign and deliver commissions for all approved nominations on January 20 before the Inauguration to ensure continuity of Government.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 July 2004

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 July 2004

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 July 2004

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