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S.Res. 213

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate concerning recess appointments.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that no recess appointments should be made when the Senate stands adjourned or recessed within a session for a period of less than 30 days. Expresses the sense of the Senate that no recess appointments should be made of any person if: (1) such person has been nominated during the present presidential term; (2) the Senate has voted not to give its advice and consent; or (3) the appropriate committee has voted not to report such nomination to the Senate.

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV](D-WV)Sponsor
37 cosponsors37 D
37cosponsors1committees3actions8subjects
  1. Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate concerning recess appointments. — Informed