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John Thune (R-SD)

A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

S.Res. 13 · 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 notifies the House of Representatives about a specific election within the Senate. It announces that the Honorable Jennifer A. Hemingway has been elected to a leadership role. Specifically, she has been chosen as both the Sergeant at Arms and the Doorkeeper of the Senate. The Senate has officially agreed to this resolution.

Yes

  • Scored +1

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

    The resolution serves as an official notification of a change in Senate leadership roles.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.