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John Thune (R-SD)

A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Secretary of the Senate.

S.Res. 9 · 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 S7-8; text: CR S8)

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 serves as an official notification to the President of the United States. It informs the President that the Honorable Jackie Barber has been elected as the Secretary of the Senate. The Senate considered and agreed to this resolution on January 3, 2025.

Yes

  • Scored +1

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

    The resolution fulfills a formal procedural requirement to notify the President of Senate leadership changes.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.