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BOE-A-2026-3731 ·18 February 2026 ·Act critical
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Senate may demand immediate conclusion of amendment deadlines for bills exceeding a single extension

The Constitutional Court has admitted for processing a conflict between constitutional bodies regarding the Congress Bureau's decision not to immediately conclude amendment deadlines for Senate bill proposals that have exceeded a single extension (Art. 91 of the Congress Rules). This recognition creates a legal pathway for the Senate to demand the immediate conclusion of such deadlines, potentially affecting the legislative processing dynamics within Congress.

In 2 key points

  1. The Constitutional Court admits the conflict regarding the Congress Bureau's decision not to conclude amendment deadlines following an extension (art. 91 del Reglamento del Congreso de los Diputados)
  2. The Senate may demand the immediate conclusion of amendment deadlines for proposals that exceed a single extension (conflicto n.º 9117-2025)

How it affects those involved

The Senate may demand the immediate conclusion of amendment deadlines for proposals exceeding one extension, which could accelerate the legislative process in its favour. Congress faces pressure regarding the interpretation of its own rules. Legislative policy advisors must monitor the development of this conflict and prepare legal arguments for each body. The Constitutional Court has not issued a ruling, having only admitted the conflict for processing.

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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