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S 214 - United States Attorneys Act of 2007 - National Key Vote

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Title: United States Attorneys Act of 2007

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the federal judicial code to establish protocol for the appointment of U.S. attorneys.

Highlights:

  • Allows a person appointed as U.S. attorney to serve until the qualification of a U.S attorney for such district appointed by the President, or the expiration of 120 days after the appointment by the Attorney General, whichever is earlier (Sec. 2).
  • Allows the district court for such district to appoint a U.S. attorney to serve until the vacancy is filled, if an appointment expires (Sec. 2).

NOTE: THIS VOTE WAS TAKEN UNDER A SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TO CUT OFF DEBATE EARLY AND VOTE TO PASS THE BILL, THEREBY REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE.

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: United States Attorneys Act of 2007

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the federal judicial code to establish protocol for the appointment of U.S. attorneys.

Highlights:

  • Allows a person appointed as U.S. attorney to serve until the qualification of a U.S attorney for such district appointed by the President, or the expiration of 120 days after the appointment by the Attorney General, whichever is earlier (Sec. 2).
  • Allows the district court for such district to appoint a U.S. attorney to serve until the vacancy is filled, if an appointment expires (Sec. 2).

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