House
Oct 22, 2003

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States deeming Presidential nominees to be appointed at the time of nomination subject to disapproval by the Senate within 120 days of receiving the nomination from the President.

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Constitutional Amendment - Requires any judge, ambassador, or other officer nominated by the President under the Constitution to be appointed at the time of nomination subject to disapproval by a majority vote of Senators serving at the time of the nomination, except that such disapproval shall be effective only if it occurs during the 120-day period (excluding days on which the Senate is not in session) which begins on the date the Senate receives such nomination.

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Introduced(10/1/03)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
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TM

Mr. McCotter

(R) MI – 11

Cosponsors (9)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Oct 22, 2003

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