A resolution authorizing the President of the Senate, the President of the Senate pro tempore, and the Majority and Minority Leaders to make certain appointments during the recess or adjournment of the present session.
Latest action (15 Oct 1998): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
S.Res. 303 is a Senate resolution introduced in the 105th Congress by Senator Trent Lott. According to its title, the resolution authorizes the President of the Senate, the President of the Senate pro tempore, and the Majority and Minority Leaders to make certain appointments during a recess or adjournment of the Senate's 1998 session. The full text of the resolution has not been made available in the materials provided, so the specific appointments or offices it covers cannot be described in detail here.
This type of measure is a routine, internal Senate housekeeping resolution. It affects the Senate's own leadership and operations rather than the general public, since it concerns how certain Senate-related appointments are handled when the chamber is not in regular session.
As a simple resolution, S.Res. 303 applies only to the Senate and does not require action by the House of Representatives or the President. It was introduced and agreed to on the same day, October 15, 1998, by unanimous consent, without amendment. Because it was agreed to, the resolution has completed the legislative process; no further congressional action is expected or required.
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Official summary
This simple resolution was agreed to on October 15, 1998. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
Timeline
15 Oct 1998
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 303 do?
- S.Res. 303 is a Senate resolution introduced in the 105th Congress by Senator Trent Lott. According to its title, the resolution authorizes the President of the Senate, the President of the Senate pro tempore, and the Majority and Minority Leaders to make certain appointments during a recess or adjournment of the Senate's 1998 session. The full text of the resolution has not been made available in the materials provided, so the specific appointments or offices it covers cannot be described in detail here. This type of measure is a routine, internal Senate housekeeping resolution. It affects the Senate's own leadership and operations rather than the general public, since it concerns how certain Senate-related appointments are handled when the chamber is not in regular session. As a simple resolution, S.Res. 303 applies only to the Senate and does not require action by the House of Representatives or the President. It was introduced and agreed to on the same day, October 15, 1998, by unanimous consent, without amendment. Because it was agreed to, the resolution has completed the legislative process; no further congressional action is expected or required.
- Has S.Res. 303 become law?
- Yes. S.Res. 303 has been enacted. Status last updated 15 Oct 1998.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 303?
- S.Res. 303 was sponsored by Sen. Trent Lott [R-MS, 1989-2007] (Republican-MS), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 303?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (15 Oct 1998).
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