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S.Res. 431 (100th)

An original resolution to amend Senate Resolution 28 (99th Congress), relating to television and radio coverage of the Senate, to clarify the prohibition on the use of tape duplications of radio or television coverage of Senate proceedings.

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Introduced

19 May 1988

Last action

7 June 1988 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

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Summary

Amends Senate Resolution 28, 99th Congress, to revise the prohibition on the use of tape duplications of radio or television coverage of Senate proceedings for political campaign purposes. Requires persons or organizations, other than public or commercial news organizations, who are furnished such tapes to agree in writing that such tapes will not be used for political campaign purposes.

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Timeline

  1. 19 April 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Rules ordered to be reported an original measure.

    Source: Committee

  2. 19 May 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 680.

    Source: Calendars

  3. 19 May 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Rules. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Ford. With written report No. 100-351. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  4. 19 May 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Rules. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Ford. With written report No. 100-351. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 May 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 7 June 1988

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 7 June 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

1 official file

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