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119-sres-18119th Congress

A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.

Sponsored By: Senator Paul, Rand [R-KY]

Introduced

Summary

Minimum reading time tied to page count. This resolution would require the Senate to wait a set number of session days before considering a measure so Senators have time to read its text.

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  • Applies to many Senate actions. It covers bills, resolutions, conference reports, amendments between the Houses, treaties, and other measures so most floor business would face the rule.
  • Sets the delay. The wait is one session day for every 20 pages in the usual form plus one extra session day for any remaining pages under 20.
  • Enforces and limits waivers. Any Senator can raise a point of order to block consideration and motions to table that objection are not allowed. The rule can be waived only by an affirmative three-fifths vote and waiver motions get up to 3 hours of debate split equally.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Paul, Rand [R-KY]

KY • R

Cosponsors

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Roll Call Votes

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