James Lankford (R-OK)
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable David Lyle Boren, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma.
A Republican resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1576; text: CR S1584-1585)
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
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- 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 relates to the death of the Honorable David Lyle Boren, a former Senator from Oklahoma. The document outlines Senator Boren's life, including his education at Yale and Oxford, and his service as Governor of Oklahoma. It notes his tenure in the U.S. Senate and his leadership as President of the University of Oklahoma. The Senate expresses profound sorrow regarding his passing at age 83. Finally, the resolution requests that the Secretary of the Senate communicate this to the House and the Boren family.
Yes
- Scored +1
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The resolution honors the life and legacy of a prominent public servant who lived to age 83.
- Scored +1
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution follows formal Senate protocol by requesting the communication of its sentiments to the House and the Boren family.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Respectful acknowledgment of a public servant: The Senate expresses "profound sorrow and deep regret" regarding the death of Senator Boren, providing a formal mark of respect (Resolution, Section 1A).
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Communication to the bereaved family: The resolution requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to the family of the Honorable David Lyle Boren (Resolution, Section 1B-ii).
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Communication to the House of Representatives: The resolution requests that the Secretary of the Senate communicate the Senate's sentiments to the House of Representatives (Resolution, Section 1B-i).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The resolution honors the life and legacy of a prominent public servant who lived to age 83.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution follows formal Senate protocol by requesting the communication of its sentiments to the House and the Boren family.
- 3/5/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1576; text: CR S1584-1585)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Markwayne MullinRepublican · Oklahoma