A resolution authorizing the printing of background information on the Committee on Foreign Relations as a Senate document.
Latest action (16 Oct 1998): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
S.Res. 310 is a simple resolution from the 105th Congress that authorized the printing of background information on the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations as an official Senate document. As described in its title, this is an internal, administrative measure related to how the Senate documents and disseminates committee-related materials, rather than a bill establishing policy or law. The full text of the resolution has not been made available in the materials provided, so the specific contents of the "background information" being authorized for printing are not known.
Because this is a simple resolution concerning Senate operations, it does not affect the public, businesses, or other entities in the way that legislation typically would. Its effect is limited to the Senate itself, governing how certain materials related to the Foreign Relations Committee are formally printed and archived as official documents.
The resolution was introduced by Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC) on October 16, 1998, and was submitted, considered, and agreed to that same day by unanimous consent in the Senate. Simple resolutions apply only to the chamber in which they are introduced and do not require action by the other chamber or the President. As it has already been agreed to, this resolution's legislative process is complete, and no further action is expected.
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Official summary
This simple resolution was agreed to on October 16, 1998. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
Timeline
16 Oct 1998
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 310 do?
- S.Res. 310 is a simple resolution from the 105th Congress that authorized the printing of background information on the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations as an official Senate document. As described in its title, this is an internal, administrative measure related to how the Senate documents and disseminates committee-related materials, rather than a bill establishing policy or law. The full text of the resolution has not been made available in the materials provided, so the specific contents of the "background information" being authorized for printing are not known. Because this is a simple resolution concerning Senate operations, it does not affect the public, businesses, or other entities in the way that legislation typically would. Its effect is limited to the Senate itself, governing how certain materials related to the Foreign Relations Committee are formally printed and archived as official documents. The resolution was introduced by Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC) on October 16, 1998, and was submitted, considered, and agreed to that same day by unanimous consent in the Senate. Simple resolutions apply only to the chamber in which they are introduced and do not require action by the other chamber or the President. As it has already been agreed to, this resolution's legislative process is complete, and no further action is expected.
- Has S.Res. 310 become law?
- Yes. S.Res. 310 has been enacted. Status last updated 16 Oct 1998.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 310?
- S.Res. 310 was sponsored by Sen. Jesse Helms [R-NC, 1973-2002] (Republican-NC), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 310?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (16 Oct 1998).
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