Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the President from making recess appointments.

Bill Number

HJRES 96

Introduced

Jul 5, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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Congressional operations and organization Federal officials Government Operations and Politics Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents Senate

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the President from filling any vacancy during the recess of the Senate.

Actions

Jul 20, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jul 5, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 5, 2016

Introduced in House

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