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RepublicanBill · S.Res. 159· Senate(119-SRES-159)

A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.

Rep. Cassidy
Age: 69 years
Louisiana
Introduced
4/7/2025
Last activity
4/7/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459; text: CR S2458)
Sponsored by
Bill Cassidy
Cosponsors
Republican - 52Democrat - 45
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate

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.

What this bill would do

This Senate resolution honors the life and legacy of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., a former Senator from Louisiana. The text details his academic background, military service in the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps, and his political career in both the Louisiana House of Representatives and the Louisiana State Senate. It highlights his lengthy tenure in the United States Senate from 1972 to 1997 and his leadership on various committees. The resolution notes his legislative work regarding energy policy, natural resources, and historical preservation. Finally, the Senate expresses regret over his death and requests that the Secretary communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and the Johnston family.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+1

    The resolution notes the Senator's work in creating national wildlife refuges to preserve wetlands.

  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+1

    The resolution highlights the Senator's support for flood control and hurricane protection legislation.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+1

    The text mentions the Senator's work in creating national wildlife refuges.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.