S.Res. 419 · 108th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the continuity of Government and the smooth…
Full title
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the continuity of Government and the smooth transition of executive power.
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Expresses that it is the sense of the Senate that during the period preceding the end of a term of office in which a President will not be serving a succeeding term: (1) that President should consider submitting the nominations of individuals to the Senate who are selected by the President-elect for offices that fall within the line of succession; (2) the…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Jul 22, 2004
Expresses that it is the sense of the Senate that during the period preceding the end of a term of office in which a President will not be serving a succeeding term: (1) that President should consider submitting the nominations of individuals to the Senate who are selected by the President-elect for offices that fall within the line of succession; (2) the Senate should consider conducting confirmation proceedings and votes on such nominations between January 3 and January 20 before the Inauguration; and (3) that President should consider agreeing to sign and deliver commissions for all approved nominations on January 20 before the Inauguration to ensure continuity of Government.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the continuity of Government and the smooth transition of executive power.
Latest action (Jul 22, 2004): Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8770)
Policy area: Congress · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 22, 2004
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No recorded floor vote found.