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

Bill Number

S.Res. 7

Origin Chamber

Senate

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Congress

Status

Passed Senate

Latest Action

2025-01-03: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7; text: CR S7)

Last Updated

2025-01-30T22:45:45Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This resolution establishes a standard daily meeting time for the U.S. Senate to ensure consistent scheduling at the start of the congressional session.

Key Provisions

• The Senate will convene daily at 12:00 noon (referred to as "12 o'clock meridian").
• This schedule can be altered by a subsequent order of the Senate.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This sets a fixed starting time for Senate sessions, potentially standardizing or reaffirming procedural rules from prior sessions (specific prior practices are not detailed in the resolution, but it serves as an initial organizational measure for the 119th Congress).

Potential Impacts

• On government agencies: Minimal direct impact, though it may influence the timing of Senate-related activities, such as hearings or votes that affect executive branch operations.
• On citizens: No direct effects; it is an internal procedural rule that indirectly supports the legislative process without altering public rights or services.
• On international relations: None, as this is a domestic procedural matter unrelated to foreign policy.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• U.S. Senators and Senate staff, who must adjust schedules to the noon start time.
• Congressional support entities, such as the Senate Parliamentarian or administrative offices, responsible for implementing session logistics.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal/Constitutional: This is a simple resolution under Senate rules (not a law requiring presidential approval), grounded in Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution, which grants each chamber authority over its own procedures. It has no binding force outside the Senate.
• Political: As an early action in the 119th Congress (introduced and agreed to on January 3, 2025, by Senator Thune), it reflects routine organizational housekeeping to facilitate efficient legislative operations, with no controversial elements.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

Recent Actions

• 2025-01-03: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7; text: CR S7)
• 2025-01-03: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
• 2025-01-03: Introduced in Senate

Bill Versions

• Fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate. — issued 2025-01-03 — PDF (1 pages)