Fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

This resolution sets the Senate’s daily start time to 12:00 p.m. (noon). It doesn’t change laws for the public. It simply tells senators when to begin their work each day, which can affect when hearings, debates, and votes are scheduled . The measure’s purpose is to fix the official meeting hour for the chamber .

• Key points:
  • Who is affected: Members and staff of the U.S. Senate; people following Senate business like reporters and advocates.
  • What changes: The Senate’s daily meeting time is set to noon, providing a clear, consistent schedule for official work .
  • When: Applies for the period covered by this resolution to guide the Senate’s daily schedule .