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Mitch McConnell (R-KY)

A resolution providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

S.Res. 117 · Senate resolution Congress

A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1616; text: CR S1609)

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 provides for specific members to serve on two different joint committees. It names members for the Joint Committee on Printing. It also names members for the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. The resolution was submitted by Mr. McConnell and Mr. Padilla. It was considered and agreed to by the Senate.

Yes

  • Scored +1

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

    The resolution formalizes the membership of committees responsible for printing and library services, which supports government transparency through organized record-keeping.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.