A resolution to amend rule XXV relative to open and closed sessions of committees.

Summary

Provides that meetings for the transaction of business of each standing committee of the Senate, other than for the conduct of hearings, shall be open to the public except during closed sessions for marking up bills or for voting or when the committee by majority vote orders a closed session. Provides that any such closed session may be open to the public if the committee by rule or by majority vote so determines.

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Timeline

1. 22 February 1973

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Rules and Administration, S. Rept. 93-43.

   Source: Committee

2. 22 February 1973

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Rules and Administration, S. Rept. 93-43.

   Source: Committee

3. 22 February 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 March 1973

   Vote

   Measure passed Senate, roll call #31 (91-0).

   Source: Floor

5. 6 March 1973

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, roll call #31 (91-0).

   Source: Floor

Votes

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 February 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] · D · Sponsor
• · ssra00 · Standing

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