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John Thune (R-SD)

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

S.Res. 38 · Senate resolution Congress

A Republican resolution with no cosponsors

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S374; text: CR S373-374)

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 membership of the majority party on several specific committees. It applies to the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress or until successors are chosen. The resolution names specific individuals to serve on committees such as Environment and Public Works, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It also covers the Judiciary, Intelligence, Aging, Economic, and Small Business committees.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Scored +1

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The resolution establishes the membership for the Special Committee on Aging.

  • Scored +1

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The resolution organizes the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

  • Scored +1

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    The resolution organizes the membership for the Special Committee on Aging.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.