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S.Res. 78 (97th)

A resolution to change the number of members necessary for the transaction of routine business of the Select Committee on Ethics.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

24 February 1981

Last action

24 February 1981 · Introduced

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN]

Subjects

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Source updated

11 May 2023

Summary

Provides that a majority of the members of the Select Committee on Ethics shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business involving complaints and allegations of misconduct. Declares that three members of such Committee (including one member from the majority party and the minority party) shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of routine business, including requests for interpretations of the Code of Official Conduct. Authorizes any such member to postpone any pending matter until a majority of committee members are present.

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Timeline

  1. 24 February 1981

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  2. 24 February 1981

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  3. 24 February 1981

    Introduced

    Submitted in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 February 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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