A resolution to amend rule XXII of the standing rules of the Senate and notice of motion to amend rule XXII.

Summary

Revises rule XXII of the standing Rules of the Senate to close debate on any measure, motion, or other pending matter when three-fifth of all Senators vote affirmatively to invoke cloture (Rules presently require two-thirds vote of those present and voting). Provides that a motion to close debate on any measure or motion to amend the Rules of the Senate shall require a two-thirds vote.

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Timeline

1. 28 February 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 March 1975

   Floor

   Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (provisions included in S.Res. 4).

   Source: Floor

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Documents

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 28 February 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Griffin, Robert P. [R-MI] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA] · R · Cosponsor

Related records

• related to → Resolution to amend Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate.