CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX)

Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Sylvester Turner.

H.Res. 191 · House resolution Congress

A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Adopted by the House unanimous consent

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

The House by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no member's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses profound sorrow over the death of the Honorable Sylvester Turner, a Representative from the State of Texas. It directs the Clerk of the House to communicate these resolutions to the Senate. It also requires the Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to the family of the deceased. Finally, it states that when the House adjourns today, it will do so as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.

Yes

  • Scored +1

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill requires the Clerk to transmit the resolution to the deceased's family.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.