A resolution establishing as a standing order of the Senate a requirement that a Senator publicly discloses a notice of intent to object to proceeding to any measure or matter.

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10923)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Aug 1, 2003

Requires the majority and minority leaders of the Senate or their designees to recognize a notice of intent of a Senator who is a member of their caucus to object to proceeding to a measure or matter only if the Senator submits: (1) such notice in writing to the appropriate leader or their designee; and (2) within three days after the submission, a specified notice for inclusion in the Congressional Record and in the applicable calendar section established by the Secretary of the Senate for both the Senate Calendar of Business and the Senate Executive Calendar entitled "Notices of Intent to Object to Proceeding."

Authorizes a Senator to have an item with respect to the Senator removed from the calendar to which it was added by submitting a specified notice.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R–MS

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Rules and Administration Committee

4 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Aug 1, 2003
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10923)
Aug 1, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10923-10924)
Aug 1, 2003
Introduced in Senate

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Discuss S.Res.216, 108th Congress: A resolution establishing as a standing order of the Senate a requirement that a Senator publicly discloses a notice of intent to object to proceeding to any measure or matter.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/216

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2003-08-01.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres216/BILLS-108sres216is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:24:50Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze S.Res.216 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.216, 108th Congress: A resolution establishing as a standing order of the Senate a requirement that a Senator publicly discloses a notice of intent to object to proceeding to any measure or matter.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/216

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2003-08-01.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres216/BILLS-108sres216is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:24:50Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.216, 108th Congress: A resolution establishing as a standing order of the Senate a requirement that a Senator publicly discloses a notice of intent to object to proceeding to any measure or matter.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/216

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2003-08-01.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres216/BILLS-108sres216is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:24:50Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.216, 108th Congress: A resolution establishing as a standing order of the Senate a requirement that a Senator publicly discloses a notice of intent to object to proceeding to any measure or matter.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/216

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2003-08-01.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres216/BILLS-108sres216is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:24:50Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.216 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.