SRES16: A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate.
113th Congress (2013–2015) · Senate resolution · Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
This page covers SRES16 in the 113th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so SRES16 in another Congress is a different bill. Other bills numbered SRES16 are listed below.
Key facts
| Item |
Detail |
| Roll-call votes |
1 |
| Chamber |
Senate |
| Latest vote |
2013-01-24: Resolution Agreed to (86-9, 2/3 majority required) |
| Latest action |
2013-01-24: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 – 9. Record Vote Number: 2. (text: CR S274) |
| Policy area |
Congress |
| Official record |
Congress.gov |
What the bill does
Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prescribe a procedure for a bipartisan cloture motion on a motion to proceed to a measure or matter. Requires the motion to be signed by 16 Senators, including the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, 7 additional Senators not affiliated with the majority, and 7 additional Senators not affiliated with the minority. Requires a vote on the motion, without further debate, if cloture is invoked. Amends Rule XXVIII (Conference Committees; Reports; Open Meetings) to make it in order, when a message from the House of Representatives is laid before the Senate, for a single, non-divisible motion to be made that includes motions to: (1) disagree to a House amendment or to insist upon a Senate amendment, (2) request a committee of conference with the House or to agree to a request by the House for a committee of conference, and (3) authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees (or a motion to appoint conferees). Limits to two hours any debate on a cloture motion presented on such motions. Requires a vote on the motion, without further debate, if cloture is invoked.
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure, Senate
Roll-call votes on SRES16 (113th Congress)
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date |
Chamber |
Question |
Result |
Yea |
Nay |
Not voting |
Record |
| 2013-01-24 |
Senate |
On the Resolution S. Res. 16 |
Resolution Agreed to (86-9, 2/3 majority required) |
41 |
6 |
1 |
Official tally |
What is SRES16 in the 113th Congress?
SRES16 (A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate.) was introduced in the 113th Congress (2013–2015) by Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV].
What is the latest action on SRES16?
On 2013-01-24: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 – 9. Record Vote Number: 2. (text: CR S274)
How many roll-call votes were held on SRES16?
1 recorded vote in the 113th Congress. The most recent, on 2013-01-24, was "On the Resolution S.Res. 16": Resolution Agreed to (86-9, 2/3 majority required).
Is this the same bill as SRES16 in other Congresses?
No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. SRES16 was also used in the 117th Congress for different legislation.