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John Thune (R-SD)

A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore.

S.Res. 4 · 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 S6; text: CR S6)

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 is a straightforward Senate resolution from the 119th Congress, designated as S. Res. 4. Submitted by Mr. Thune on January 3, 2025, the resolution was considered and agreed to by the Senate. Its sole purpose is to handle official government communication. Specifically, it directs that the President of the United States be formally notified about a leadership election. The notification states that the Honorable Charles E. Grassley was elected as the President pro tempore of the Senate.

Yes

  • Scored +1

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

    The resolution fulfills a formal procedural duty to notify the President of Senate leadership changes.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.