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RepublicanBill · S.Res. 16· Senate(119-SRES-16)

A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Rep. Thune
Age: 65 years
South Dakota
Introduced
1/7/2025
Last activity
1/7/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S40; text: CR S42-43)
Sponsored by
John Thune
Cosponsors
None
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 resolution establishes the membership for the majority party on several Senate committees. It designates the specific individuals who will serve on various committees throughout the One Hundred Ninteenth Congress. The membership remains in place until their successors are chosen. The resolution covers a wide range of committees including Agriculture, Appropriations, Armed Services, and many others. It was submitted by Mr. Thune and has been agreed to by the Senate.

Yes· 3 of 12

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1

    The resolution establishes the membership for the Special Committee on Aging.

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+1

    The resolution organizes the leadership of the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1

    The resolution organizes the membership for the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.