Bill · S.Res. 861· Senate(119-SRES-861)
A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma baseball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Baseball Championship, the third national championship in program history.
- Introduced
- 9/16/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4761)
- Sponsored by
- James Lankford
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- 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 congratulates the University of Oklahoma baseball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Baseball Championship. It notes that this is the third national championship in the program's history. The text highlights their victory over the University of North Carolina in the Men's College World Series finals. It also mentions the leadership of head coach Skip Johnson and individual recognition for player Jaxon Willits. Finally, the Senate officially expresses profound appreciation to the team and coach for the excitement and pride they bring to their supporters.
Yes
Would students be better off under this?+3
The resolution congratulates the University of Oklahoma student-athletes on winning the national collegiate baseball championship.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expressed appreciation for the team: Under resolved paragraph (1), the Senate expresses profound appreciation to head coach Skip Johnson and the 2026 University of Oklahoma baseball team for the excitement and pride they bring to the University of Oklahoma, the State of Oklahoma, and Sooners everywhere. This publicly recognizes the hard work and success of the players and coaching staff.
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Recognition of institutional excellence: Under resolved paragraph (2), the Senate expresses profound appreciation for the exemplary manner in which the team represents the University of Oklahoma and its tradition of excellence. This highlights positive sportsmanship and representation for the university community.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+3
- 9/16/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4761)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
- Alan Armstrong
Republican · Oklahoma