Senate Simple Resolution 463
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution amending the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 6, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
463
Congress
116
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution amends Rule I of the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials.
Specifically, the resolution requires the House of Representatives to notify or otherwise provide to the Senate the adopted articles of impeachment within 25 calendar days from their adoption. Such articles shall be deemed presented to the Senate if this requirement is not met. Furthermore, it shall be in order for any Senator to offer a motion (required to be adopted) to dismiss the articles with prejudice.
January 6, 2020
01/06/2020
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S25-26)
01/06/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 2, 2022 4:26:17 PM