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A resolution establishing procedures for access to the galleries of the Senate Chamber during impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.

2/18/2022, 5:21 AM

Summary of Bill SRES 40

Bill 117 sres 40 is a resolution that outlines the procedures for access to the galleries of the Senate Chamber during the impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump, the former President of the United States. The resolution aims to establish guidelines for how members of the public and the media can observe the proceedings in a fair and transparent manner.

The resolution specifies that access to the galleries of the Senate Chamber during the impeachment proceedings will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. It also outlines the procedures for obtaining tickets to the galleries, which will be distributed by the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate.

Additionally, the resolution states that members of the media will be allowed to bring electronic devices into the galleries to report on the proceedings. However, they will be required to adhere to certain guidelines, such as not using flash photography or recording audio or video. Overall, Bill 117 sres 40 aims to ensure that the impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump are conducted in a transparent and accessible manner, allowing members of the public and the media to observe the proceedings firsthand.

Congressional Summary of SRES 40

This resolution requires that, during impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump, the press galleries of the Senate chamber must remain open for members of the press and access to all other galleries shall be available only to Members of Congress. The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate must enforce these procedures.

Current Status of Bill SRES 40

Bill SRES 40 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 8, 2021. Bill SRES 40 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 8, 2021.  Bill SRES 40's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S588; text: CR S578) as of February 8, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 40

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 40

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional officers and employees
- Congressional operations and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Congressional-executive branch relations
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- News media and reporting
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Senate
- U.S. Capitol

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 40

A resolution establishing procedures for access to the galleries of the Senate Chamber during impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.
A resolution establishing procedures for access to the galleries of the Senate Chamber during impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.

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