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A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to authorize the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of certain nominations.

12/15/2023, 4:04 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 219

Bill 118 SRES 219 is a resolution that aims to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate in order to give the Majority Leader the authority to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of certain nominations. This means that instead of considering each nomination individually, the Majority Leader would be able to group together multiple nominations for a single vote.

The purpose of this resolution is to streamline the nomination process in the Senate and make it more efficient. By allowing en bloc consideration, the Senate can save time and resources by voting on multiple nominations at once, rather than having to debate and vote on each one separately.

This resolution is important because the nomination process in the Senate can often be slow and cumbersome, leading to delays in filling important government positions. By allowing en bloc consideration, the Senate can expedite the confirmation process and ensure that key positions are filled in a timely manner. Overall, Bill 118 SRES 219 is a practical and non-partisan resolution that seeks to improve the efficiency of the Senate nomination process. It is a small but important step towards ensuring that the government can function effectively and efficiently.

Congressional Summary of SRES 219

This resolution generally permits the Senate to consider up to 10 nominations for most federal positions using a single motion to proceed (a proposal, typically offered by the Majority Leader, to bring a measure, nomination, or treaty to the Senate floor for debate and vote). However, certain nominations still require individual motions to proceed, namely nominations for Cabinet officials and other positions at Level I of the Executive Service, appellate judges, and Supreme Court Justices.

Current Status of Bill SRES 219

Bill SRES 219 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill SRES 219 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 18, 2023.  Bill SRES 219's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1750-1751) as of May 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 219

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 219

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 219

A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to authorize the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of certain nominations.
A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to authorize the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of certain nominations.

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