S.Res. 16Senate115th Congress (2017-2019)Passed Congress

A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

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This resolution sets the roster of majority‑party senators who will serve on the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration for the 115th Congress, lasting until new members are appointed. It determines which senators will have a say in the committee’s decisions and oversight functions.

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Senators Richard Shelby, Mitch McConnell, Thad Cochran, Lamar Alexander, Pat Roberts, Roy Blunt, Ted Cruz, Shelley Moore Capito, Roger Wicker, and Joni Fischer are designated as the majority‑party members of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S365; text as passed Senate: CR S362)

January 20, 2017

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January 20, 2017

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S365; text as passed Senate: CR S362)

January 20, 2017

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Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · Jan 20, 2017

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 16, submitted earlier today. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and…

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Agreed to SenateIssued January 20, 2017

III

115th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 16

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 20, 2017

Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

That the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committee for the One Hundredth Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen:

Committee on Rules and Administration:

Mr. Shelby, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Cruz, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Fischer.