A resolution condemning and censuring the Senator from New York, Mr. Schumer.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 Mar 2020): Referred to the Select Committee on Ethics. (text: CR S1600-1601)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution, introduced by Senator Josh Hawley and co-sponsored by several other senators, formally condemns and censures Senator Chuck Schumer of New York. The resolution specifically cites statements made by Senator Schumer at a protest regarding Associate Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, which the resolution claims were an attempt to influence judicial decisions and could be interpreted as a threat of violence.
The resolution affects Senator Schumer directly, as it expresses the Senate's disapproval of his words. It also calls on all senators to uphold the independence of the federal judiciary. The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 5, 2020, during the 116th Congress and was referred to the Select Committee on Ethics. As of its introduction, it had not received a vote and remained in that committee.
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Official summary
This resolution censures and condemns Senator Schumer of New York for certain statements against Associate Justice Gorsuch and Associate Justice Kavanaugh on March 4, 2020.
Timeline
5 Mar 2020
Referred to the Select Committee on Ethics. (text: CR S1600-1601)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 532 do?
- This Senate resolution, introduced by Senator Josh Hawley and co-sponsored by several other senators, formally condemns and censures Senator Chuck Schumer of New York. The resolution specifically cites statements made by Senator Schumer at a protest regarding Associate Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, which the resolution claims were an attempt to influence judicial decisions and could be interpreted as a threat of violence. The resolution affects Senator Schumer directly, as it expresses the Senate's disapproval of his words. It also calls on all senators to uphold the independence of the federal judiciary. The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 5, 2020, during the 116th Congress and was referred to the Select Committee on Ethics. As of its introduction, it had not received a vote and remained in that committee.
- Has S.Res. 532 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 532. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 532?
- S.Res. 532 was sponsored by Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 532?
- Referred to the Select Committee on Ethics. (text: CR S1600-1601) (5 Mar 2020).
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