A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to modify the provision relating to timing for filing of cloture motions.
Stop Cloture Abuse Resolution - Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to revise the timing for filing a motion to bring to a close (cloture) the debate on a measure, motion, or other matter in the Senate. (Currently, a cloture motion can be filed at any time the measure, motion, or matter is presented to the Senate.)
Permits a cloture motion to be filed at any time after the end of the 24-hour period beginning at the time the Senate proceeds to consideration of the measure, motion, or other matter.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1644-1645)
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1587)
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