CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

James Lankford (R-OK)

A resolution congratulating the Oklahoma City Thunder on winning the 2025 National Basketball Association Finals.

S.Res. 345 · Senate resolution Sports and Recreation

A Republican resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4856; text: CR S4831)

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 congratulates the Oklahoma City Thunder for winning the 2025 National Basketball Association Finals. It notes that the Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers in a Game 7 with a final score of 103-91. The text highlights that this is the first NBA championship for the franchise since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008. It also mentions that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the Most Valuable Player for both the regular season and the Finals. Additionally, the resolution recognizes an estimated 500,000 fans who attended the victory parade.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +2

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    The resolution specifically honors the Oklahoma City Thunder and celebrates the local community and fans.

  • Scored +1

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution provides positive recognition and celebration of a local sports team achievement that engages youth fans.

  • Scored +1

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    The resolution celebrates a professional sports victory that is popular among young adults.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.