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John Thune (R-SD)

A resolution fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

S.Res. 7 · 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 S7; text: CR S7)

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 was submitted by Mr. Thune during the 1st Session of the 119th Congress. It aims to fix the specific hour for the daily meeting of the Senate. The resolution establishes that the Senate will meet daily at 12 o'clock meridian. This schedule remains in place unless it is otherwise ordered. The resolution has been considered and agreed to by the Senate.

Yes

  • Scored +1

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

    The resolution establishes a predictable daily meeting time for the Senate.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.