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Mandatory Reading Time for Legislation: 1 Day per 20 Pages Rule

This resolution establishes a new rule in the U.S. Senate requiring a mandatory waiting period before considering any legislative measure, including bills and treaties. The required time is based on the document's length (one session day per 20 pages). This rule can only be waived by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senate.
Key points
Extended review period: The Senate cannot consider a measure until one session day has passed for every 20 pages of the document.
Waiver procedure: The rule can only be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members.
Debate on waiver: Motions to waive the rule are debatable for up to 3 hours.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_46
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2023-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_46.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extended review period: The Senate cannot consider a measure until one session day has passed for every 20 pages of the document.
  • Waiver procedure: The rule can only be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members.
  • Debate on waiver: Motions to waive the rule are debatable for up to 3 hours.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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