A resolution relative to Rule XXXIX.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Oct 1998): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12608)
What this bill does
This resolution, S.Res. 301, addresses a specific rule in the Senate concerning foreign travel. It states that if a Senator is unable to travel abroad due to Rule XXXIX, but is appointed as a delegate to an official conference for Senators, their appointment itself will serve as permission to travel. This means the Senator would not be considered to have broken the rule.
The resolution specifically affects Senators appointed to official conferences who would otherwise be restricted from foreign travel by Rule XXXIX. This provision was intended to be temporary, applying only until November 21, 1998.
This resolution was introduced in the Senate in 1998 by Senator Trent Lott. It was considered and agreed to by unanimous consent without any amendments. As a simple resolution, it passed the Senate but did not go to the House of Representatives.
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Official summary
Provides that if a Member who is precluded from foreign travel by the provisions of rule XXXIX of the Rules of the Senate is appointed as a delegate to an official conference to be attended by Members of the Senate, then the appointment of that individual shall constitute an authorization by the Senate and the individual will not be deemed in violation of the rule. Makes this resolution applicable only until November 21, 1998.
Timeline
15 Oct 1998
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12608)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 301 do?
- This resolution, S.Res. 301, addresses a specific rule in the Senate concerning foreign travel. It states that if a Senator is unable to travel abroad due to Rule XXXIX, but is appointed as a delegate to an official conference for Senators, their appointment itself will serve as permission to travel. This means the Senator would not be considered to have broken the rule. The resolution specifically affects Senators appointed to official conferences who would otherwise be restricted from foreign travel by Rule XXXIX. This provision was intended to be temporary, applying only until November 21, 1998. This resolution was introduced in the Senate in 1998 by Senator Trent Lott. It was considered and agreed to by unanimous consent without any amendments. As a simple resolution, it passed the Senate but did not go to the House of Representatives.
- Has S.Res. 301 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 301. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 301?
- S.Res. 301 was sponsored by Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] (R-MS), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 301?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12608) (15 Oct 1998).
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