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Mark Kelly (D-AZ)

A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.

S.Res. 897 · Senate resolution Congress

A Democratic resolution with 53 Republican cosponsors · See all 99 cosponsors

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)

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 honors the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, a former Senator and Representative for the State of Arizona. It notes his birth, education, legal career, and extensive service in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. The text highlights his leadership roles, contributions to water policy, crime victims' rights, national security, defense, and intelligence, as well as his appointment to the Senate following the death of Senator John McCain. Additionally, it mentions institutes named in his honor and his passing at the age of 84. Finally, the resolution states that the Senate expresses profound sorrow, requests the transmission of an enrolled copy to his family, and adjourns as a mark of respect.