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A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.
12/15/2023, 4:04 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 46
Bill 118 S.Res. 46 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that aims to ensure that legislation is given enough time to be read and understood before it is voted on. The resolution emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the legislative process, stating that all members of Congress should have sufficient time to review proposed bills and amendments before they are brought to a vote.
The resolution highlights the need for lawmakers to have a clear understanding of the content and implications of legislation in order to make informed decisions on behalf of their constituents. It also emphasizes the importance of allowing for public input and debate on proposed legislation, as well as the need for thorough consideration of potential consequences.
Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 46 seeks to promote a more deliberative and thoughtful approach to lawmaking in Congress, ensuring that all members have the opportunity to fully understand and evaluate the impact of proposed legislation before it is enacted.
The resolution highlights the need for lawmakers to have a clear understanding of the content and implications of legislation in order to make informed decisions on behalf of their constituents. It also emphasizes the importance of allowing for public input and debate on proposed legislation, as well as the need for thorough consideration of potential consequences.
Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 46 seeks to promote a more deliberative and thoughtful approach to lawmaking in Congress, ensuring that all members have the opportunity to fully understand and evaluate the impact of proposed legislation before it is enacted.
Congressional Summary of SRES 46
This resolution permits Senators to object to the consideration of a measure unless a required amount of time has passed since the measure's introduction. An objection raised on these grounds may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senators.
The required amount of time is one session day for every 20 pages included in the measure plus one session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 46
Bill SRES 46 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill SRES 46 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 9, 2023. Bill SRES 46's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S328) as of February 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 46
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 46
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CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 46
A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.
A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.
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