Bill > S1930

Introduced Session

Earmark Elimination Act of 2011 - Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider a bill or resolution introduced in either chamber or any other measure that includes an earmark. Permits waiver of any or all such points of order by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members. Makes this Act inapplicable to any authorization of appropriations to a federal entity if such authorization is not specifically targeted to a state, locality, or congressional district.

Kelly Ayotte (R),  Scott Brown (R),  Richard Burr (R),  Saxby Chambliss (R),  Jim DeMint (R),  Michael Enzi (R),  Mike Johanns (R),  Ron Johnson (R),  Mike Lee (R),  Claire McCaskill (D),  Rob Portman (R),  Marco Rubio (R),  John Thune (R),  Pat Toomey (R),  Mark Udall (D), 

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243. (on 12/01/2011)

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