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A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Secretary of the Senate.

Introduced January 3, 2025Last action January 6, 2025
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Summary of the Resolution

This is a simple procedural resolution in which the Senate formally notifies the House of Representatives that it has elected a new Secretary of the Senate. The Secretary of the Senate is an administrative official who manages many of the Senate's day-to-day operations, including overseeing record-keeping, paying Senate staff, and handling official documents. This resolution does not create any new laws or policies — it is purely a housekeeping measure to keep the other chamber of Congress informed.

The resolution was passed quickly and without debate, agreed to unanimously by all senators. This type of resolution is routine whenever the Senate selects a new Secretary and reflects the standard practice of the two chambers of Congress formally communicating key organizational decisions to each other. It does not directly affect the general public; it simply ensures that both the Senate and the House are officially aware of who holds this important administrative role within the Senate.

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Latest Action

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

January 6, 2025

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Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]RSD

Legislative History

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jan 6, 2025
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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