S.Res. 396 — A resolution to enable each newly constituted Senate to carry out its responsibility to determine the Rules of its Proceedings at the beginning of each Congress.

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Resolves that upon the expiration of the Standing Rules of the Senate at the sine die adjournment of the 111th Congress, the Senate shall proceed in accordance with article I, section 5 of the Constitution to determine the Rules of its Proceedings by a simple majority vote.

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2010-01-25
Introduced in Senate
2010-01-25
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S198-200)
2010-01-25
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S198)

A resolution to enable each newly constituted Senate to carry out its responsibility to determine the Rules of its Proceedings at the beginning of each Congress.

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