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John Thune (R-SD)

A resolution informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.

S.Res. 2 · 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 informs the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled. It states that the Senate is ready to proceed to business. The resolution was submitted by Mr. Thune. It was considered and agreed to on January 3, 2025.

Yes

  • Scored +1

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

    The resolution follows standard procedural transparency by notifying the House that the Senate is prepared to conduct business.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.