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RepublicanBill · S.Res. 311· Senate(119-SRES-311)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Parliamentarian of the Senate should serve not more than 1 term of 6 years.

Rep. Marshall
Age: 66 years
Kansas
Introduced
6/26/2025
Last activity
6/26/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S3567)
Sponsored by
Roger Marshall
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 0
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate regarding the term length for the Parliamentarian of the Senate. It notes that the Parliamentarian currently serves at the will of the Secretary of the Senate. The text highlights that since 1981, only three individuals have held the position, serving an average of 15 years. The resolution suggests that a term limit would prevent the entrenchment of power and encourage fresh perspectives. Ultimately, it states the belief that the Parliamentarian should serve no more than one 6-year term.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3

    The resolution aims to increase transparency and accountability in Senate leadership procedures through term limits.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.