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Tim Sheehy (R-MT)

A resolution recognizing the Army-Navy football game as America's Game.

S.Res. 613 · Senate resolution Sports and Recreation

A Republican resolution with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 16 cosponsors

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S689; text: CR S687)

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 recognizes the annual football game between the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy as "America's Game." It notes that the game is a tradition dating back to 1890 that serves as a symbol of patriotism and unity. The resolution states that the game is an important influence on military recruiting. It expresses the sense of the Senate that the game should maintain its status as the only college football game aired during its scheduled time slot on the second Saturday of December. Additionally, it suggests that various institutions avoid scheduling other games during this time. Finally, it calls on federal agencies to review policies to better promote the game's civic importance.