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Tim Scott (R-SC)

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.

S.Res. 801 · Senate resolution Congress

A Republican resolution with 45 Democratic cosponsors · See all 98 cosponsors

Last activity — Star Print ordered on the resolution.

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

S. Res. 801 is a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Olin Graham from South Carolina following his death. The resolution recognizes his military service in the Air Force, his time in the South Carolina House of Representatives, and his service in both the U.S. House and Senate. It notes his roles as Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on the Budget. The Senate expresses sorrow over his passing and requests that the resolution be shared with the House of Representatives and his family.