S.Res. 474 · 114th Congress
Steermark Accountability Resolution
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Establishes a point of order in the Senate against considering legislation that includes unauthorized appropriations.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · May 25, 2016
Steermark Accountability Resolution
Establishes a point of order in the Senate against considering legislation that includes unauthorized appropriations. Permits the point of order to be raised against a provision making an appropriation that: (1) is not made to carry out the provisions of some existing law, treaty stipulation, or act or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that session; or (2) is made to carry out a program, project, or activity for which an authorization of appropriations is not in effect.
Permits the point of order to be waived or suspended in the Senate by a vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn (currently 60 votes). Requires congressional committees to identify and publicly disclose each unauthorized appropriation that is included in reported legislation.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Steermark Accountability Resolution
Latest action (May 25, 2016): Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3175)
Policy area: Congress · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 25, 2016
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.