A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (31 Jul 1998): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
What this bill does
S.Con.Res. 114 is a routine procedural measure setting the terms for Congress's summer recess in 1998. It authorizes the Senate to recess or adjourn at the close of business on July 31, August 1, or August 2, 1998, and not reconvene until noon on August 31 or September 1, 1998, or earlier if Members are formally recalled. It similarly provides that the House, upon adjourning on August 7, 1998, would not reconvene until noon on September 9, 1998, unless recalled earlier. The resolution also allows the Senate Majority Leader and the Speaker of the House, after consulting with their respective Minority Leaders, to jointly call Members back to Washington earlier than the scheduled dates if they judge it necessary in the public interest.
This measure affects the internal operations of Congress itself—Senators, Representatives, and congressional staff—by formally scheduling the length and conditions of the August 1998 recess. It does not affect the general public, create new law, or regulate any outside parties.
As a concurrent resolution, it required agreement from both the House and Senate but did not need presidential signature and does not carry the force of law. It was introduced by Senator Trent Lott on July 30, 1998, and agreed to by both chambers without objection on July 31, 1998, completing the legislative process for this measure.
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Official summary
Provides for a recess or an adjournment of the Senate on July 31 or August 1 or 2 until August 31 or September 1, 1998, and an adjournment of the House of Representatives from August 7 until September 9, 1998.
Timeline
31 Jul 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Common questions
- What does S.Con.Res. 114 do?
- S.Con.Res. 114 is a routine procedural measure setting the terms for Congress's summer recess in 1998. It authorizes the Senate to recess or adjourn at the close of business on July 31, August 1, or August 2, 1998, and not reconvene until noon on August 31 or September 1, 1998, or earlier if Members are formally recalled. It similarly provides that the House, upon adjourning on August 7, 1998, would not reconvene until noon on September 9, 1998, unless recalled earlier. The resolution also allows the Senate Majority Leader and the Speaker of the House, after consulting with their respective Minority Leaders, to jointly call Members back to Washington earlier than the scheduled dates if they judge it necessary in the public interest. This measure affects the internal operations of Congress itself—Senators, Representatives, and congressional staff—by formally scheduling the length and conditions of the August 1998 recess. It does not affect the general public, create new law, or regulate any outside parties. As a concurrent resolution, it required agreement from both the House and Senate but did not need presidential signature and does not carry the force of law. It was introduced by Senator Trent Lott on July 30, 1998, and agreed to by both chambers without objection on July 31, 1998, completing the legislative process for this measure.
- Has S.Con.Res. 114 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Con.Res. 114. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Con.Res. 114?
- S.Con.Res. 114 was sponsored by Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] (R-MS), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Con.Res. 114?
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (31 Jul 1998).
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