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BOE-A-2026-3731 ·18 February 2026 ·otro Low impact
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Senate can demand immediate closure of amendment periods in legislation that exceed one extension

The Constitutional Court is considering a constitutional conflict arising from the Congress's Chamber leadership decision not to immediately close amendment periods in Senate legislation that have exceeded one extension. This creates a legal avenue for the Senate to demand immediate closure, potentially affecting legislative dynamics in Congress.

In 2 key points

  1. The Constitutional Court acknowledges the conflict following the Congress's Chamber decision not to conclude amendment deadlines after an extension (art. 91 del Reglamento del Congreso de los Diputados)
  2. The Senate may require the immediate completion of amendment deadlines in proposals that exceed a single extension (conflicto n.º 9117-2025)

How it affects those involved

The Senate may require the immediate completion of amendment deadlines in proposals that exceed a single extension, potentially accelerating the legislative process in its favour. Congress faces pressure to interpret its own rules. Legislative policy advisors must monitor the development of the conflict and prepare legal arguments for each body. The Constitutional Court does not issue a ruling; it only acknowledges the conflict as pending.

Lifecycle

2026-02-18PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-02-11Into forceComes into force (providencia de 11 de febrero de 2026 del Pleno del Tribunal Constitucional)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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