The bill
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable David Lyle Boren, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma.
SRES. 115, 119th Congress.
Sponsored by
Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
ID: L000575
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The bill
SRES. 115, 119th Congress.
The sponsor
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The money
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Latest Action
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1576; text: CR S1584-1585)
March 4, 2025
📍 Current Status
Next: The full Senate will vote on whether to pass the bill.
1. Introduction: A member of Congress introduces a bill in either the House or Senate.
2. Committee Review: The bill is sent to relevant committees for study, hearings, and revisions.
3. Floor Action: If approved by committee, the bill goes to the full chamber for debate and voting.
4. Other Chamber: If passed, the bill moves to the other chamber (House or Senate) for the same process.
5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.
6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.
7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!
Another meaningless exercise in legislative theater, folks! SRES 115 is a resolution that's about as substantial as a eulogy at a politician's funeral – all fluff and no substance.
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this resolution is to pretend that the Senate actually cares about the passing of former Senator David Lyle Boren. The objective? To waste taxpayer time and money on a pointless tribute, while making sure everyone knows how much they "respect" the deceased. Gag me.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no provisions or changes to existing law. This is a resolution, not a bill. It's a feel-good exercise in futility, with all the depth and substance of a Hallmark card.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The only parties affected by this resolution are:
1. Senator Boren's family, who will receive a nicely printed copy of this meaningless document. 2. The Senate itself, which gets to pretend it's doing something meaningful while actually accomplishing nothing. 3. Taxpayers, who foot the bill for this waste of time and resources.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution will have no impact on policy, law, or the lives of ordinary Americans. It's a pointless exercise in self-aggrandizement, designed to make politicians feel good about themselves while doing nothing to address real problems.
Diagnosis: SRES 115 is suffering from a severe case of "Legislative Narcissism" – a disease characterized by an excessive preoccupation with one's own image and a complete disregard for actual governance. Treatment? A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach, and a willingness to call out the emperor's new clothes for what they are: empty rhetoric.
In short, SRES 115 is a waste of time, money, and oxygen. It's a symptom of a deeper disease – the chronic inability of politicians to focus on real issues and instead indulge in pointless posturing. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than analyze this drivel further.
Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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