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Josh Hawley (R-MO)

A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of former United States Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond of Missouri.

S.Res. 255 · 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 S3141-3142; text: CR S3124-3125)

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 honors the life, achievements, and legacy of former United States Senator Christopher ``Kit'' Bond of Missouri. It recognizes his service as Missouri's State Auditor and as the 47th and 49th Governor of Missouri. The text highlights his four terms in the United States Senate representing Missouri. It notes his work regarding infrastructure, farmers, and national defense. Finally, the Senate expresses regret over his death and directs the communication of this resolution to the House of Representatives and his family.