Search Results: keywords:"senate rules"

  • S. RES. 18 — Providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:356

    S. RES. 18 is a resolution proposed in the Senate that aims to ensure lawmakers have enough time to read legislation before voting on it. It requires the Senate to wait at least one session day for every 20 pages of legislation before considering it. Exceptions to this rule can only be made...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 18 is a plan that says the people who make rules have to take their time reading them before deciding if they're good. They must wait one day for every 20 pages to make sure they understand, unless most of them agree they don't need to wait.

  • S. RES. 579 — To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kenyon.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:167

    S. RES. 579 allows a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, Daniel Schwager, to give testimony in the legal case United States v. Kenyon. The resolution specifically authorizes Mr. Schwager to provide relevant information unless it involves...

    Simple Explanation

    In this special rule, a person named Daniel Schwager, who used to work for the Senate, is allowed to talk about some things in a court case without getting into trouble, but he has to be careful not to share secret stuff. Also, some lawyers are there to help him know what he can say.

  • S. RES. 879 — Permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:305

    S. RES. 879 allows individuals in the Senate, such as senators and their staff, to collect nonmonetary donations like clothing, toys, food, and housewares in Senate buildings during the holiday season. These items are meant for charitable purposes to help people in need or to...

    Simple Explanation

    During the holiday season, a new rule lets people working in the Senate collect clothes, toys, food, and other nice things in their buildings to help those in need or support soldiers and their families. They can work with charities to give out these donations, but need to make sure everything is done fairly and follows the law.