A bill to promote the separation of constitutional powers by securing to the Congress additional time in which to consider the rules of evidence for U.S. courts and magistrates, the amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and the amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure which the Supreme Court on November 20, 1972, ordered the Chief Justice to transmit to the Congress.

S. 583 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Jan 29, 1973, sponsored by Samuel Ervin Jr.. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 29, 1973
Policy area: Law and crime
Public law: Public Law 93-12

Sponsor

Samuel Ervin Jr. (D-NC)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 29, 1973
Passed the Senate—
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawMar 30, 1973

Every roll call vote on this bill

To pass S. 583, a bill to promote the separation of constitutional powers by securing to the Congress…House · Mar 14, 1973

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