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John Thune (R-SD)

A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Secretary of the Senate.

S.Res. 10 · Senate resolution Congress

A Republican resolution with no cosponsors

Last activity — Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent

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

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

What this bill would do

This resolution serves as a formal notification to the House of Representatives. It announces that the Honorable Jackie Barber has been elected as the Secretary of the Senate. The Senate has considered and agreed to this resolution.

Yes

  • Scored +1

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

    The resolution provides a formal public notification of a key Senate leadership election to the House of Representatives.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.