S 214 in Congressional Session 110

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S 214

 

Title : A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of United States attorneys.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
6/14/2007--Public Law.    (There are 4 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on February 12, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007 - Amends the federal judicial code to: (1) allow a person appointed as U.S. attorney to serve until the qualification of a U.S. attorney for such district appointed by the President, or the expiration of 120 days after appointment by the Attorney General, whichever is earlier; and (2) provide that, if an appointment so expires, the district court for such district may appoint a U.S. attorney to serve until the vacancy is filled.Applies this Act to any person serving as a U.S. attorney on the day before the enactment of this Act who was appointed by the Attorney General under current law.

Votes

Title : A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of United States attorneys.
Votes in the US Senate
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
812007-03-20On Passage of the BillS.214 as Amended; Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007P
802007-03-20On the Amendment S.Amdt. 460Sessions Amdt. No. 460; To require appropriate qualifications for interim United States attorneys.R
792007-03-20On the Amendment S.Amdt. 459Kyl Amdt. No. 459; To ensure that United States attorneys are promptly nominated by the President, and are appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.R
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
3972007-05-22On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass To amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of United States attorneysP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of S 214
 
Bill Number : S 214
Title : A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of United States attorneys.
Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] (introduced 1/9/2007)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Sen Cantwell, Maria [WA] - 2/12/2007

    Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] - 3/20/2007

    Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] - 2/5/2007

    Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] - 3/15/2007

    Sen Klobuchar, Amy [MN] - 1/25/2007

    Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] - 3/14/2007

    Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] - 1/9/2007

    Sen Levin, Carl [MI] - 3/1/2007

    Sen Lincoln, Blanche L. [AR] - 1/18/2007

    Sen Murray, Patty [WA] - 1/29/2007

    Sen Pryor, Mark L. [AR] - 1/10/2007

    Sen Salazar, Ken [CO] - 3/14/2007

    Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] - 1/22/2007

    Sen Specter, Arlen [PA] - 2/12/2007

    Sen Stabenow, Debbie [MI] - 3/1/2007

    Sen Whitehouse, Sheldon [RI] - 3/1/2007

Other Info

Bill Number : S 214
Title : A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of United States attorneys.
 
MAJOR ACTIONS:
 
1/9/2007 Introduced in Senate
 
2/12/2007 Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report.
 
3/20/2007 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 2. Record Vote Number: 81.
 
5/22/2007 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 306 - 114 (Roll no. 397).
 
5/22/2007 Cleared for White House.
 
6/4/2007 Presented to President.
 
6/14/2007 Signed by President.
 
6/14/2007 Became Public Law No: 110-034 [Text, PDF]
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
1/9/2007:Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
 
2/6/2007:Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
 
2/8/2007:Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
 
2/12/2007:Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report.
 
2/12/2007:Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
 
3/12/2007:Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3011-3012)
 
3/12/2007:Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S3011; text: CR S3011)
 
3/12/2007:Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
 
3/15/2007:Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (consideration: CR S3161-3162)
 
3/19/2007:Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3240-3266)
 
3/19/2007:The Committee reported amendment was agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S3240)
 
3/20/2007:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3292-3307)
 
3/20/2007:Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 2. Record Vote Number: 81. (text as passed Senate: CR S3307)
 
3/20/2007 1:25pm:Received in the House.
 
3/20/2007:Message on Senate action sent to the House.
 
3/20/2007 3:08pm:Held at the desk.
 
5/22/2007 12:03pm:Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
 
5/22/2007 12:03pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5553-5556)
 
5/22/2007 12:03pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 214.
 
5/22/2007 12:23pm:At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
 
5/22/2007 3:53pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5580-5581)
 
5/22/2007 4:23pm:On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 306 - 114 (Roll no. 397). (text: CR H5553)
 
5/22/2007 4:23pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
5/22/2007:Cleared for White House.
 
6/4/2007:Presented to President.
 
6/14/2007:Signed by President.
 
6/14/2007:Became Public Law No: 110-34.