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SRES 15On FloorFederalsenate

A resolution electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.

Introduced January 3, 2025Last action January 3, 2025
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Summary of the Resolution

This resolution officially elects Gary B. Myrick, a resident of Virginia, to serve as the Secretary for the Minority of the Senate. This is an administrative position within the U.S. Senate that supports the operations of the minority party — whichever political party holds fewer seats in the Senate at the time.

The Secretary for the Minority helps manage the day-to-day administrative and organizational needs of the minority party's senators, including tasks like coordinating communications, managing office operations, and supporting the minority leader's activities on the Senate floor. This is a staff-level position rather than an elected political office.

The resolution was introduced in the Senate and passed quickly by unanimous consent, meaning no senator objected to the appointment. This is typical for internal administrative positions in Congress, which are generally routine matters handled with broad agreement. The resolution affects the internal operations of the Senate and does not create new laws or policies that directly impact the general public.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8; text: CR S8)

January 3, 2025

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Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]DNY

Legislative History

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8; text: CR S8)

Jan 3, 2025
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Jan 3, 2025
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Introduced in Senate

Jan 3, 2025