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S.Res. 508 (96th)

A resolution proposing a change in the Standing Rules of the Senate.

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Introduced

25 August 1980

Last action

4 September 1980 · Committee

Status

Measure passed Senate.

Sponsors

Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Morgan, Robert B. [D-NC], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Directs that nothing in the Standing Rules of the Senate shall be construed to limit contributions to defray legal expenses of Senate Members, officers, employees, or their dependents.

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Timeline

  1. 25 August 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 August 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 September 1980

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  4. 4 September 1980

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.

    Source: Floor

  5. 4 September 1980

    Discharge

    Committee on Rules and Administration discharged in Senate.

    Source: Discharge

  6. 4 September 1980

    Committee

    Committee on Rules and Administration discharged in Senate.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

Sponsors

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Sources

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