CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

John Cornyn (R-TX)

A resolution commending and congratulating Texas A&M University for 150 years of service to the State of Texas and the United States.

S.Res. 948 · Senate resolution Education

A Republican resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5273-5274)

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 commends and congratulates Texas A&M University for 150 years of service to the State of Texas and the United States. It outlines the historical milestones of the institution, from its chartering under the Morrill Land-Grant Act in 1871 to holding its first classes on October 4, 1876. The text highlights the university's military contributions during World War I and World War II, including the mobilization of the entire senior class of 1943. It also notes the evolution of the campus, such as admitting African American students and women, and establishing various branch campuses and academic centers. Finally, the resolution formally recognizes the university's impact as a force for good and requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to specific university leaders.