Providing for the sine die adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Fifth Congress.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Oct 1998): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This House Concurrent Resolution, H.Con.Res. 353, would establish the terms for the adjournment of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Specifically, it allows either chamber to adjourn sine die, meaning for the final time in its session, on either Wednesday, October 21, 1998, or Thursday, October 22, 1998. The resolution also provides procedures for the chambers to be recalled to Washington if the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate jointly determine it is in the public interest.
The resolution directly affects members of the House of Representatives and the Senate by setting the dates for their adjournment and outlining conditions for their recall. It does not change any laws or create new policies. The bill was introduced in the House by Representative Gerald Solomon.
This measure has completed its legislative journey. It was agreed to by the House and then received by the Senate, where it was considered and agreed to without amendment by unanimous consent on October 21, 1998. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the will of both chambers and does not require the President's signature.
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Official summary
Provides for the sine die adjournment of the House of Representatives and of the Senate on October 21 or 22, 1998.
Timeline
21 Oct 1998
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 353 do?
- This House Concurrent Resolution, H.Con.Res. 353, would establish the terms for the adjournment of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Specifically, it allows either chamber to adjourn sine die, meaning for the final time in its session, on either Wednesday, October 21, 1998, or Thursday, October 22, 1998. The resolution also provides procedures for the chambers to be recalled to Washington if the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate jointly determine it is in the public interest. The resolution directly affects members of the House of Representatives and the Senate by setting the dates for their adjournment and outlining conditions for their recall. It does not change any laws or create new policies. The bill was introduced in the House by Representative Gerald Solomon. This measure has completed its legislative journey. It was agreed to by the House and then received by the Senate, where it was considered and agreed to without amendment by unanimous consent on October 21, 1998. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the will of both chambers and does not require the President's signature.
- Has H.Con.Res. 353 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 353. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 353?
- H.Con.Res. 353 was sponsored by Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] (R-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 353?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (21 Oct 1998).
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