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Bill Cassidy (R-LA)

A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.

S.Res. 159 · Senate resolution Congress

A Republican resolution with 45 Democratic cosponsors · See all 99 cosponsors

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459; text: CR S2458)

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 Senate resolution honors the life and legacy of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., a former Senator from Louisiana. The text details his academic background, military service in the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps, and his political career in both the Louisiana House of Representatives and the Louisiana State Senate. It highlights his lengthy tenure in the United States Senate from 1972 to 1997 and his leadership on various committees. The resolution notes his legislative work regarding energy policy, natural resources, and historical preservation. Finally, the Senate expresses regret over his death and requests that the Secretary communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and the Johnston family.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +1

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The resolution notes the Senator's work in creating national wildlife refuges to preserve wetlands.

  • Scored +1

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The resolution highlights the Senator's support for flood control and hurricane protection legislation.

  • Scored +1

    Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?

    The text mentions the Senator's work in creating national wildlife refuges.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.