CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Charles Schumer (D-NY)

A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

S.Res. 17 · Senate resolution Congress

A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S40; text: CR S43)

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 establishes the minority party's membership on several specific committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. It defines which Senators will serve on various committees, such as Agriculture, Appropriations, and Armed Services. These assignments remain in effect for the duration of the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress or until their successors are chosen. The resolution covers a wide range of committees including Finance, Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs.