Introducing a Senate Bill or Resolution (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised July 7, 2014 |
| Report Number |
98-459 |
| Authors |
Mark J. Oleszek, Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
At the beginning of each new Congress, the Senate adopts a standing order allowing Senators to introduce measures at any time the chamber is in session by presenting them to a clerk at the desk. Most measures are introduced in this fashion. Senators may also introduce measures from the floor as part of 'morning business' under Rule VII. In practice, however, morning business seldom occurs as provided in Rule VII. Instead, on most days, the Senate provides by unanimous consent that a period for transacting routine morning business occur at some point. Senators may introduce measures from the floor during this period. To be introduced for Senate consideration, a measure must be signed by the sponsoring Senator. If Senators wish to accompany the measure with a statement, they may either deliver the statement during morning business, or at any other time, or they may ask unanimous consent to insert the statement in the 'Congressional Record'. By unanimous consent, the text of the measure also is typically included.
