SB 110-16: William Jennings Bryan Anti-Imperialism Act (Redrafted)

[Senator-elect Spark]

William Jennings Bryan Anti-Imperialism Act

Senate Bill
to renounce foolish imperialist claims abroad

Section 1. Title

This Act shall be called the William Jennings Bryan Anti-Imperialism Act.

Section 2. Renunciation of imperialist claims

A. The Screwing Around With Borders Act is hereby repealed.

B. The Now We're Really Screwing Around With Borders Act is hereby repealed.

Section 3. Enactment

This bill shall come into effect ten (10) days after the date of passage.

Sponsor: Mr. R
Status: Debating

The gentleman from Virginia is recognized.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Moving to co-sponsor.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Objecting to the co sponsorship

Opening a vote on the motion to co-sponsor lasting no longer than 96 hours.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Cosponsor vote

AYE: DeadPrez, WM, WB, Mr. R, OSR, AGA, Utah, NCY, S019 (9)
NAY: WD (1)
ABSTAIN:

By majority vote, I am recognized as co-sponsor and debate resumes.

[Senator-elect Spark]

24 hours to object to rpryor's amendment.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Amendment vote is now open for 96 hours.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Nay

[Senator-elect Spark]

This amendment vote on this bill fails to meet quota.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Moving this bill to a final vote.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Aye

[Senator-elect Spark]

Final vote

AYE: NCY, DeadPrez, AGA, Spark, WM, Mr. R, S019 (7)
NAY: WD, rpryor, Utah, AFE, Blairite, WB (6)
ABSTAIN:

According to my count (correct me if I am mistaken), this bill passes.

x Spark

[Senator-elect Spark]

Redraft statement

As the Secretary of State informed the Senate, this renunciation of poorly grounded imperialist claims is fully supported by the administration. However I would encourage that the Senate review §(2)(a) which has nothing to do with that broader thrust, and therefore I am sending this redraft back to Capitol Hill for their consideration.

Senate Bill
to renounce foolish imperialist claims abroad

Section 1. Title

This Act shall be called the William Jennings Bryan Anti-Imperialism Act.

Section 2. Renunciation of imperialist claims

A. The Screwing Around With Borders Act is hereby repealed.

B. The Now We're Really Screwing Around With Borders Act is hereby repealed.

Section 3. Enactment

This bill shall come into effect ten (10) days after the date of passage.

Passed 7-6-0 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,

x Spark, President pro tempore of Senate of the Republic of Atlasia

VETOED AND REDRAFTED

Senate Bill
to renounce foolish imperialist claims abroad

Section 1. Title

This Act shall be called the William Jennings Bryan Anti-Imperialism Act.

Section 2. Renunciation of imperialist claims

A. The Screwing Around With Borders Act is hereby repealed.

B. The Now We're Really Screwing Around With Borders Act is hereby repealed.

Section 3. Enactment

This bill shall come into effect ten (10) days after the date of passage.

Passed 7-6-0 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,

x Spark, President pro tempore of Senate of the Republic of Atlasia

Motioning to assume sponsorship. 24 hours to object.

[Senator-elect Spark]

I am recognized as sponsor, and the bill is sent back up the President.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Pursuant to the Official Senate Procedures and Rules for Operation (OSPR), under Article 6: Final Votes, "3.) If a redraft is presented, the original sponsor shall have 96 hours after it is offered to accept the redraft or reject it and request an override".

IIRC, the redraft only goes to a vote if rejected by the sponsor.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Pursuant to the Official Senate Procedures and Rules for Operation (OSPR), under Article 6: Final Votes, "3.) If a redraft is presented, the original sponsor shall have 96 hours after it is offered to accept the redraft or reject it and request an override".

IIRC, the redraft only goes to a vote if rejected by the sponsor.

Please see my notes here. This procedure would allow the sponsor of any  successful bill and the president to conspire to pass a completely different bill, even one the Senate opposes, without it ever coming to a vote; a clear infringement on the Senate’s lawmaking power.

That was absolutely not the intent here. The intent of the bill has not been changed by that revision.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Pursuant to the Official Senate Procedures and Rules for Operation (OSPR), under Article 6: Final Votes, "3.) If a redraft is presented, the original sponsor shall have 96 hours after it is offered to accept the redraft or reject it and request an override".

IIRC, the redraft only goes to a vote if rejected by the sponsor.

Please see my notes here. This procedure would allow the sponsor of any  successful bill and the president to conspire to pass a completely different bill, even one the Senate opposes, without it ever coming to a vote; a clear infringement on the Senate’s lawmaking power.

That was absolutely not the intent here. The intent of the bill has not been changed by that revision.

I am not suggesting that this was the intent; merely noting that the rule in question would allow it. In any case, the Senate does need to vote on the final text of the bill; just voting for the same ‘intent’ doesn’t cut it.

If so, this will have to be voted on in the next session.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Aye