Standing Rules of the United States Senate, Rule XIV
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Rule XIV of the Standing Rules of the United States Senate
, established by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
, governs joint resolution
s, resolutions
, and preamble
s of joint resolutions and resolutions in the Senate
.
to a bill
or joint resolution is offered, its introduction shall be postponed for one day.
shall give notice at each reading whether it be the first, second, or third. A provision that each reading may be by title only, unless the Senate in any case shall otherwise order.
, shall be read once or twice if not objected to on the same day for reference, but shall not be considered on that day nor debated, except for reference, unless by unanimous consent.
before they leave the possession of the Senate. All bills and joint resolutions which have passed both Houses shall be examined under the supervision of the Secretary of the Senate to see that they are correctly enrolled
. When signed by the Speaker of the House
and the President of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate shall present the item. If they originated in the Senate, the item will go to the President of the United States
and the Secretary will report the fact and date of such presentation to the Senate.
, shall lie over one day for consideration unless the Senate otherwise directs. When an objection is heard to the immediate consideration of a resolution or motion upon submission, it shall be placed on the Calendar under the heading of "Resolutions and Motions over, under the Rule," to be laid before the Senate on the next legislative day. Before the close of morning business and before the termination of the morning hour, it shall be considered.
, the question will first be put on the bill or resolution and then on the preamble. This may be withdrawn by a mover before an amendment of the same, or ordering of the yeas and nays. It may also be laid on the table without prejudice to the bill or resolution, and shall be a final disposition of such preamble.
(except for a pension), is under consideration, it shall be in order to move the adoption of a resolution to refer the bill to the Chief Commissioner of the Court of Claims for a report in conformity with section 2509 of Title 28 of the United States Code
.
shall be received or considered. No private bill or amendment for the construction of a bridge across a navigable stream or the correction of a military
or naval record, shall be received or considered. A bill, resolution, or amendment for pension
s to carry out a provision of law or treaty stipulation will be allowed.
Standing Rules of the United States Senate
The Standing Rules of the Senate are the rules of order adopted by the United States Senate that govern its procedure. The Senate's power to establish rules derives from Article One, Section 5 of the United States Constitution: "Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings..."There are...
, established by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
United States Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration is responsible for the rules of the United States Senate, with administration of congressional buildings, and with credentials and qualifications of members of the Senate, including responsibility for dealing with contested elections.The committee...
, governs joint resolution
Joint resolution
In the United States Congress, a joint resolution is a legislative measure that requires approval by the Senate and the House and is presented to the President for his/her approval or disapproval, in exactly the same case as a bill....
s, resolutions
Resolution (law)
A resolution is a written motion adopted by a deliberative body. The substance of the resolution can be anything that can normally be proposed as a motion. For long or important motions, though, it is often better to have them written out so that discussion is easier or so that it can be...
, and preamble
Preamble
A preamble is an introductory and expressionary statement in a document that explains the document's purpose and underlying philosophy. When applied to the opening paragraphs of a statute, it may recite historical facts pertinent to the subject of the statute...
s of joint resolutions and resolutions in the Senate
United States Senate
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Objection to a bill
Paragraph 1 states that an objectionObjection to the consideration of a question
Objection to the consideration of a question is a method in parliamentary procedure of preventing a motion from coming before the assembly. It is often used to prevent an embarrassing question from being introduced and debated in the assembly....
to a bill
Bill (proposed law)
A bill is a proposed law under consideration by a legislature. A bill does not become law until it is passed by the legislature and, in most cases, approved by the executive. Once a bill has been enacted into law, it is called an act or a statute....
or joint resolution is offered, its introduction shall be postponed for one day.
Readings of bills and joint resolutions
Paragraph 2 states that every bill and joint resolution shall receive three readings prior to its passage. Upon demand of a Senator, these readings shall be on three different legislative days. The Presiding OfficerPresiding Officer of the United States Senate
The Presiding Officer is the person who presides over the United States Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents...
shall give notice at each reading whether it be the first, second, or third. A provision that each reading may be by title only, unless the Senate in any case shall otherwise order.
Committing or amending
Paragraph 3 states no bill or joint resolution shall be committed or amended until it has been read twice. After reading, it may be referred to a committee. Bills and joint resolutions introduced on leave, and bills and joint resolutions from the House of RepresentativesUnited States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
, shall be read once or twice if not objected to on the same day for reference, but shall not be considered on that day nor debated, except for reference, unless by unanimous consent.
Bills and joint resolutions not read
Paragraph 4 states that every bill and joint resolution reported from a committee that has not been read, shall be read once, and twice. That bill or joint resolution can not be objected to on that same day. That bill or joint resolution is then placed on the Senate Calendar in the order in which was reported. Every bill and joint resolution introduced on leave or the same item from the House of Representatives which has received a first and second reading without being referred to a committee, shall move on if objection be made to further proceeding and be placed on the Calendar.Supervision under the Senate Secretary
Paragraph 5 states that all bills, amendments, and joint resolutions shall be examined under the supervision of the Secretary of the SenateSecretary of the United States Senate
The Secretary of the Senate is an elected officer of the United States Senate. The Secretary supervises an extensive array of offices and services to expedite the day-to-day operations of that body...
before they leave the possession of the Senate. All bills and joint resolutions which have passed both Houses shall be examined under the supervision of the Secretary of the Senate to see that they are correctly enrolled
Enrolled bill
In the United States Congress, an enrolled bill is the final copy of a bill or joint resolution which has passed both chambers in identical form. It is printed on parchment paper, signed by appropriate House and Senate officials, and submitted to the President for signature....
. When signed by the Speaker of the House
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, or Speaker of the House, is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives...
and the President of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate shall present the item. If they originated in the Senate, the item will go to the President of the United States
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
and the Secretary will report the fact and date of such presentation to the Senate.
Other resolutions
Paragraph 6 states all other resolutions (if not referred) and not receiving unanimous consentUnanimous consent
In parliamentary procedure, unanimous consent, also known as general consent, or in the case of the parliaments under the Westminster system, leave of the house, is a situation in which no one present objects to a proposal. The chair may state, for instance: "If there is no objection, the motion...
, shall lie over one day for consideration unless the Senate otherwise directs. When an objection is heard to the immediate consideration of a resolution or motion upon submission, it shall be placed on the Calendar under the heading of "Resolutions and Motions over, under the Rule," to be laid before the Senate on the next legislative day. Before the close of morning business and before the termination of the morning hour, it shall be considered.
Ordered third readings
Paragraph 7 states that when a bill or joint resolution has been ordered to be read a third time, it will not be in order to propose amendments unless by unanimous consent. It shall be in order at any time before the passage of any bill or resolution to move its commitment. At that time the bill or resolution will again be reported from the committee it shall be placed on the Calendar.Bills and resolutions with Preambles
Paragraph 8 states when a bill or resolution is accompanied by a preamblePreamble
A preamble is an introductory and expressionary statement in a document that explains the document's purpose and underlying philosophy. When applied to the opening paragraphs of a statute, it may recite historical facts pertinent to the subject of the statute...
, the question will first be put on the bill or resolution and then on the preamble. This may be withdrawn by a mover before an amendment of the same, or ordering of the yeas and nays. It may also be laid on the table without prejudice to the bill or resolution, and shall be a final disposition of such preamble.
Private bills
Paragraph 9 states whenever a private billPrivate bill
A private bill is a proposal for a law that would apply to a particular individual or group of individuals, or corporate entity. If enacted, it becomes a private Act . This is unlike public bills which apply to everyone within their jurisdiction...
(except for a pension), is under consideration, it shall be in order to move the adoption of a resolution to refer the bill to the Chief Commissioner of the Court of Claims for a report in conformity with section 2509 of Title 28 of the United States Code
Title 28 of the United States Code
Title 28 is the portion of the United States Code that governs the federal judicial system.It is divided into six parts:* Part I: Organization of Courts* Part II: Department of Justice...
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Excluding bills and resolutions
Paragraph 10 states that no private bill or resolution as well as no amendment to any bill or resolution which authorizes or directs payment of money for property damages, personal injury, or death in which a claim can be filed under Chapter 171, Title 28, United States CodeUnited States Code
The Code of Laws of the United States of America is a compilation and codification of the general and permanent federal laws of the United States...
shall be received or considered. No private bill or amendment for the construction of a bridge across a navigable stream or the correction of a military
Military
A military is an organization authorized by its greater society to use lethal force, usually including use of weapons, in defending its country by combating actual or perceived threats. The military may have additional functions of use to its greater society, such as advancing a political agenda e.g...
or naval record, shall be received or considered. A bill, resolution, or amendment for pension
Pension
In general, a pension is an arrangement to provide people with an income when they are no longer earning a regular income from employment. Pensions should not be confused with severance pay; the former is paid in regular installments, while the latter is paid in one lump sum.The terms retirement...
s to carry out a provision of law or treaty stipulation will be allowed.