A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the continuity of Government and the smooth transition of executive power.
Latest action · Jul 22, 2004 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8770)
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedJul 22, 2004
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Expresses that it is the sense of the Senate that during the period preceding the end of a term of office in which a President will not be serving a succeeding term: (1) that President should consider submitting the nominations of individuals to the Senate who are selected by the President-elect for offices that fall within the line of succession; (2) the Senate should consider conducting confirmation proceedings and votes on such nominations between January 3 and January 20 before the Inauguration; and (3) that President should consider agreeing to sign and deliver commissions for all approved nominations on January 20 before the Inauguration to ensure continuity of Government.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 13, 2004.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Dianne Feinstein | Sep 13, 2004 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 22, 2004Introduced in Senate
- Jul 22, 2004Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8770)
- Jul 22, 2004Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8770-8773)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 775 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the continuity of Government and the smooth transition of executive power. | Identical bill | Nov 5, 2004 |
Subjects
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