United StatesSenate Resolution 18SRES 18
Providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.
Congress
2 pages
- senate
Last progress January 9, 2025 (11 months ago)
Introduced on January 9, 2025 by Rand Paul
Sponsors
Last progress January 9, 2025 (11 months ago)
Introduced on January 9, 2025 by Rand Paul
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S80)
This resolution would slow down how fast the Senate can vote on bills so Senators have time to read them. A Senator could object to moving forward if not enough time has passed since a bill was introduced. The wait time is tied to the bill’s length: one Senate workday for every 20 pages (and one extra day if there are pages left over). The Senate could skip this wait only if three-fifths of Senators agree to do so . The aim is to make sure bills aren’t rushed before people can understand them .
| Key point | What it means |
|---|---|
| Who is affected | U.S. Senators and anyone following or impacted by Senate bills |
| What changes | A built-in waiting period: 1 Senate day per 20 pages (rounded up). Senators can object if the wait hasn’t passed. Skipping the wait needs a three‑fifths vote |
| When it applies | Whenever the Senate is asked to consider a bill or other measure and the required time since introduction hasn’t passed |