United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 29 — A resolution to permit the waiving of the reading of an amendment if the text and adequate notice are provided.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 15. Record Vote Number: 3. (text: CR S327)

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Summary

Establishes a standing order to allow the reading of an amendment to be waived by a non-debatable motion if the amendment: (1) has been submitted at least 72 hours before the motion, and (2) is available in printed or electronic form in the Congressional Record.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 15. Record Vote Number: 3. (text: CR S327)

  2. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S296-304, S304-329)

  3. Submitted in the Senate. (text of measure as introduced: CR S341)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 29 do?
Establishes a standing order to allow the reading of an amendment to be waived by a non-debatable motion if the amendment: (1) has been submitted at least 72 hours before the motion, and (2) is available in printed or electronic form in the Congressional Record.
Who sponsors SRES 29?
SRES 29 is sponsored by Mark Udall (Democrat).
What is the current status of SRES 29?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 29?
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