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This resolution amends the Senate's rules to improve legislative efficiency by implementing specific limitations on floor debate. The key provisions include restricting each political party to three total hours of debate time on a single issue before a vote must be called, limiting individual senators to speaking for no more than one hour on a single topic, and prohibiting senators from straying off the specific subject of the bill or resolution under discussion. If a senator deviates from the relevant topic, they will first receive a verbal warning, and subsequent violations could result in losing their allocated debate time. The resolution aims to balance the Senate's traditional commitment to open debate with the need to prevent excessive or prolonged discussions that might impede the legislative process. By setting these clear parameters, the resolution seeks to make Senate proceedings more structured and efficient while still preserving meaningful dialogue and discussion.

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