Richard Durbin (D-IL)
A resolution honoring the service and memory of Army Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., Army Staff Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, Army Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, and Army Pfc. Dante D. Taitano of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, who died during a recovery mission in support of a regularly scheduled training exercise while serving in Lithuania.
A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3003; text: CR S3012)
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
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- 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 service and memory of four United States soldiers who died in Lithuania. The soldiers—Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., Staff Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, and Pfc. Dante D. Taitano—were part of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. They died during a recovery mission to repair and tow an immobilized vehicle when their heavy recovery vehicle sank in a bog. The resolution recognizes the complex recovery effort involving hundreds of allied personnel. It also acknowledges the farewell ceremony held by the people of Lithuania. Finally, the resolution reaffirms the importance of Western leadership in the Baltic region.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The resolution reaffirms commitment to NATO and the importance of Western leadership in the Baltic region.
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The resolution honors the memory and service of fallen soldiers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring the fallen: The resolution serves to honor the memory and service of the four soldiers who died while serving the United States and its allies. (Resolution Section 1)
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Expressing gratitude to recovery personnel: The document expresses gratitude to the hundreds of United States, Lithuanian, Polish, and Estonian personnel who participated in the complex recovery effort. (Resolution Section 2)
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Recognizing international solidarity: The resolution recognizes the sentiment shown by the people of Lithuania regarding the heroism of the soldiers and the close alliance between their nation and the United States. (Resolution Section 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not contain any provisions that describe negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The resolution reaffirms commitment to NATO and the importance of Western leadership in the Baltic region.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution honors the memory and service of fallen soldiers.
- 5/20/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3003; text: CR S3012)
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa
Mitch McConnellRepublican · Kentucky
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat · Michigan