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Jerry Moran (R-KS)

A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

S.Res. 955 · Senate resolution Congress

A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5524; text: CR S5416)

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 allows people who work in the Senate to collect certain items for charity during the holiday season. Senators, Senate officers, and Senate employees are permitted to gather nonmonetary donations like clothing, toys, food, and housewares inside Senate buildings. These items are meant to help people in need, members of the Armed Forces, and their families. Senate workers are also allowed to coordinate with nonprofit organizations to deliver these collected donations. The rules normally prohibiting this are set aside specifically for this purpose. This authority to collect donations will expire at the end of the second session of the 119th Congress.