Bill Summary
This resolution authorizes the Senate to print a collection of rules for the various committees within the Senate. This document will also include related materials. The Senate will print 250 additional copies of this document specifically for the Committee on Rules and Administration to use. This legislation is aimed at providing the Senate with a clear and easily accessible set of rules and guidelines for the committees to follow.
Possible Impacts
1. Delays in obtaining necessary information: As a result of this resolution, the printing of the collection of rules of the Senate committees and related materials may take time and cause delays in obtaining necessary information. This could affect people who are waiting for important information related to Senate rules and procedures.
2. Limited access to information: Since only 250 additional copies of the document will be printed, there may be limited access to this information for people outside of the Committee on Rules and Administration. This could potentially limit the ability of individuals or groups to fully understand and engage in the Senate's committee processes.
3. Impact on transparency and accountability: The resolution authorizing the printing of the collection of rules of the Senate committees may have an impact on the transparency and accountability of the Senate. If the document is not easily accessible or available in limited quantities, it may hinder the ability of the public to hold the Senate accountable for their actions and decisions. This could affect people who rely on transparency and accountability in the government.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 87 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 87
Authorizing the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees
of the Senate.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 28, 2019
Mr. Blunt (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Authorizing the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees
of the Senate.
Resolved, That a collection of the rules of the committees of the
Senate, together with related materials, be printed as a Senate
document, and that there be printed 250 additional copies of such
document for the use of the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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