Stop Cloture Abuse Resolution
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 12, 2014)
Stop Cloture Abuse Resolution - Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to revise the timing for filing a motion to bring to a close (cloture) the debate on a measure, motion, or other matter in the Senate. (Currently, a cloture motion can be filed at any time the measure, motion, or matter is presented to the Senate.)
Permits a cloture motion to be filed at any time after the end of the 24-hour period beginning at the time the Senate proceeds to consideration of the measure, motion, or other matter.
What just happenedMar 12, 2014
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1587)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 12, 2014
- Mar 12, 2014IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1587)
- Mar 12, 2014IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1644-1645)
- Mar 12, 2014IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate