S.679 - Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011

A bill to reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation. view all titles (6)

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  • Short: Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 as enacted.
  • Official: A bill to reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation. as introduced.
  • Short: Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Short: Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 as reported to senate.
  • Short: Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 as passed senate.
  • Short: Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 as passed house.

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Mar 30th
Mar 30thRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 30thSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1987-1988)

Latest Vote

Result: Passed - July 31, 2012

Roll call number 537 in the House

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 679 To reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 60%
 

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