United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 13 — A bill to require a two-fifths threshold to sustain a filibuster.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S67)

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This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to allow a majority vote for invoking cloture (currently, 60 votes) on a motion to proceed to consideration of any measure, motion, or other matter pending before the Senate, or the unfinished business, unless more than two-fifths of the Senators vote against cloture (in which case the filibuster is sustained).

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S67)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 13 do?
Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to allow a majority vote for invoking cloture (currently, 60 votes) on a motion to proceed to consideration of any measure, motion, or other matter pending before the Senate, or the unfinished business, unless more than two-fifths of the Senators vote against cloture (in which case the filibuster is sustained).
Who sponsors SRES 13?
SRES 13 is sponsored by Al Franken (D).
What is the current status of SRES 13?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SRES 13?
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