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Mitch McConnell (R-KY)

A resolution authorizing the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to conduct quarterly blood donation drives during the 119th Congress.

S.Res. 41 · Senate resolution Congress

A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S387-388; text: CR S398-399)

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 authorizes the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to hold blood donation drives once every quarter during the 119th Congress. The Sergeant at Arms is responsible for selecting the dates for these drives in consultation with the Committee on Rules and Administration. Additionally, the Sergeant at Arms must identify and select a location and a partnering blood donation organization for each event. These selections require approval from the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senators may also request specific blood donation organizations for the Sergeant at Arms to consider.

Yes

  • Scored +2

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill facilitates blood donations which helps maintain the supply necessary for healthcare access.

  • Scored +1

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    The drives take place at Senate locations which are situated in urban areas.

  • Scored +1

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

    The resolution establishes a formal procedure for Senate-led health initiatives.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.