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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 311 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 311
Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Parliamentarian of the Senate should serve not more than 1 term of 6 years.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 26 (legislative day, June 24), 2025
Mr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Tuberville, and Mrs. Blackburn) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Parliamentarian of the Senate should serve not more than 1 term of 6 years.
Whereas the Parliamentarian of the Senate serves at the will of the Secretary of the Senate, who is chosen by the majority leader; Whereas the Parliamentarian of the Senate advises the presiding officer on rules, procedures, and precedents; Whereas, since 1981, only 3 individuals have served as Parliamentarian of the Senate, serving an average of 15 years; Whereas, in 2001, the Secretary of the Senate dismissed the Parliamentarian of the Senate; and Whereas a 6-year term limit for the Parliamentarian of the Senate would prevent entrenchment of power, promote accountability, and encourage fresh perspectives: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) acknowledges that the Parliamentarian of the Senate serves at the pleasure of the Secretary of the Senate, who is chosen by the majority leader of the Senate; (2) recognizes that historical precedent allows the Secretary of the Senate to dismiss the Parliamentarian of the Senate; (3) remains committed to using the reconciliation process to return the United States to sound fiscal footing by removing waste, fraud, and abuse from mandatory spending programs; and (4) believes that the Parliamentarian of the Senate should serve not more than 1 term of 6 years.