A resolution fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on how often or when the Senate will meet each day, nor does it mention that the resolution requires no action from anyone outside the Senate.

Setting the Time for Daily Senate Meetings

This resolution sets noon as the time when the U.S. Senate meets each day.

What This Bill Does

• Sets noon (12:00 pm) as the daily meeting time of the Senate.

Who It Names or Affects

• The U.S. Senate and its members.

Terms To Know

Resolution

A formal decision or statement made by a group, like Congress.

Senate

One of the two parts that make up the U.S. Congress, along with the House of Representatives.

Limits and Unknowns

• Does not specify how often or when the Senate will meet each day.
• Does not change other rules about how the Senate works.

Official Summary Text

This resolution establishes 12:00 pm (noon) as the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

Current Bill Text

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 7 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 7

Fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 3, 2025

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

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RESOLUTION

Fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

Resolved, That the daily meeting of the Senate be 12 o'clock
meridian unless otherwise ordered.
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