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A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore.
12/15/2023, 4:04 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 5
Bill 118 S.Res. 5 is a resolution that notifies the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore. The President pro tempore is a high-ranking member of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. This resolution is important because it officially informs the House of Representatives of the Senate's selection of a President pro tempore.
The President pro tempore is typically the longest-serving member of the majority party in the Senate. The position is important because the President pro tempore is third in line to the presidency, after the Vice President and the Speaker of the House. The President pro tempore's duties include presiding over the Senate, signing legislation, and performing other ceremonial functions.
This resolution is a routine part of the Senate's organizational process at the beginning of each new Congress. It is a formal way of notifying the House of Representatives of the Senate's choice for President pro tempore. The resolution is typically passed by a simple majority vote in the Senate. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 5 is a straightforward resolution that serves to inform the House of Representatives of the Senate's election of a President pro tempore. It is an important step in the Senate's organizational process and helps ensure the smooth functioning of the legislative branch.
The President pro tempore is typically the longest-serving member of the majority party in the Senate. The position is important because the President pro tempore is third in line to the presidency, after the Vice President and the Speaker of the House. The President pro tempore's duties include presiding over the Senate, signing legislation, and performing other ceremonial functions.
This resolution is a routine part of the Senate's organizational process at the beginning of each new Congress. It is a formal way of notifying the House of Representatives of the Senate's choice for President pro tempore. The resolution is typically passed by a simple majority vote in the Senate. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 5 is a straightforward resolution that serves to inform the House of Representatives of the Senate's election of a President pro tempore. It is an important step in the Senate's organizational process and helps ensure the smooth functioning of the legislative branch.
Congressional Summary of SRES 5
This resolution notifies the House of Representatives of the election of the Honorable Patty Murray as President pro tempore of the Senate.
Current Status of Bill SRES 5
Bill SRES 5 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2023. Bill SRES 5 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 3, 2023. Bill SRES 5's most recent activity was Message on Senate action sent to the House. as of January 3, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 5
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 5
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional leadership
- House of Representatives
- Members of Congress
- Senate
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 5
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