Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should fulfill its constitutional obligation to provide full and fair consideration of the President's nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Apr 2016): Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 661, expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives regarding a Supreme Court vacancy. It states that the Senate should consider President Obama's nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge Merrick Garland, by holding hearings and voting on the nomination. The resolution notes a vacancy occurred on February 13, 2016, and President Obama nominated Judge Garland on March 16, 2016.
The resolution's passage affects the House of Representatives by creating a formal expression of its sentiment. It highlights that the Senate has a constitutional role in the Supreme Court nomination process, which involves "advice and consent." The resolution implies that the Senate's current actions are not fulfilling this obligation by not considering the nominee.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 23, 2016, during the 114th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary but did not receive a vote before the session ended. As a resolution expressing the "sense of the House," it does not have the force of law.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should: (1) fulfill its constitutional obligation by observing regular order and holding hearings to consider the President's nomination of Judge Garland to fill the vacant seat on the Supreme Court; and (2) after giving its full and fair consideration, vote on such nomination.
Timeline
28 Apr 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 661 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 661, expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives regarding a Supreme Court vacancy. It states that the Senate should consider President Obama's nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge Merrick Garland, by holding hearings and voting on the nomination. The resolution notes a vacancy occurred on February 13, 2016, and President Obama nominated Judge Garland on March 16, 2016. The resolution's passage affects the House of Representatives by creating a formal expression of its sentiment. It highlights that the Senate has a constitutional role in the Supreme Court nomination process, which involves "advice and consent." The resolution implies that the Senate's current actions are not fulfilling this obligation by not considering the nominee. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 23, 2016, during the 114th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary but did not receive a vote before the session ended. As a resolution expressing the "sense of the House," it does not have the force of law.
- Has H.Res. 661 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 661. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 661?
- H.Res. 661 was sponsored by Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] (D-MI), with 19 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 661?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (28 Apr 2016).
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