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A resolution to make effective appointment of Senate Legal Counsel.
12/15/2023, 4:04 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 8
Bill 118 S.Res. 8 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that aims to ensure the effective appointment of Senate Legal Counsel. The resolution seeks to address any potential issues or challenges that may arise in the appointment process, in order to ensure that the Senate Legal Counsel is able to fulfill their duties effectively and efficiently.
The resolution outlines specific procedures and guidelines for the appointment of Senate Legal Counsel, including requirements for qualifications and experience. It also establishes a clear process for the selection and approval of candidates, in order to ensure transparency and accountability in the appointment process.
Additionally, the resolution emphasizes the importance of the Senate Legal Counsel in providing legal advice and representation to the Senate, and highlights the need for the Counsel to be impartial and non-partisan in their role. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 8 aims to strengthen the appointment process for Senate Legal Counsel, in order to ensure that the Senate has access to high-quality legal advice and representation when needed.
The resolution outlines specific procedures and guidelines for the appointment of Senate Legal Counsel, including requirements for qualifications and experience. It also establishes a clear process for the selection and approval of candidates, in order to ensure transparency and accountability in the appointment process.
Additionally, the resolution emphasizes the importance of the Senate Legal Counsel in providing legal advice and representation to the Senate, and highlights the need for the Counsel to be impartial and non-partisan in their role. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 8 aims to strengthen the appointment process for Senate Legal Counsel, in order to ensure that the Senate has access to high-quality legal advice and representation when needed.
Congressional Summary of SRES 8
This resolution makes the President pro tempore's appointment of Morgan J. Frankel as Senate Legal Counsel effective January 3, 2023, for a term of service to expire at the end of the 119th Congress.
Current Status of Bill SRES 8
Bill SRES 8 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2023. Bill SRES 8 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 3, 2023. Bill SRES 8's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7; text: CR S7) as of January 3, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 8
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 8
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional officers and employees
- Lawyers and legal services
- Senate
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 8
A resolution to make effective appointment of Senate Legal Counsel.
A resolution to make effective appointment of Senate Legal Counsel.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 8
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