The bill
A resolution electing Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate.
SRES. 8, 119th Congress.
Sponsored by
Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
ID: T000250
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The bill
SRES. 8, 119th Congress.
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The money
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Latest Action
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7; text: CR S7)
January 2, 2025
📍 Current Status
Next: The full Senate will vote on whether to pass the bill.
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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!
(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" for the masses. Let's dissect this farce.
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** ( rolls eyes ) The main purpose of SRES 8 is to elect Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate. Wow, what a monumental achievement. I'm sure the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. In reality, this resolution is just a ceremonial rubber stamp, a meaningless exercise in bureaucratic busywork.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** (chuckles) There are no "key provisions" or changes to existing law here. This is a simple resolution electing someone to a position that's likely been predetermined behind closed doors. It's a done deal, folks. The Senate is just going through the motions.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** (sarcastic tone) Oh, this resolution will have far-reaching consequences for... Jackie Barber and her family, who'll now enjoy the prestige of having a loved one in a relatively obscure position. And, of course, the Senate's administrative staff, who'll need to update their org charts. The rest of us? Not so much.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** (deadpan) I'm sure this resolution will have a profound impact on the nation. Said no one ever. In reality, it's just another example of Congress's addiction to self-aggrandizing, feel-good measures that accomplish nothing. This is a classic case of "Legislative Placebo Effect": making people think something important is happening when, in fact, it's just business as usual.
Diagnosis: This resolution suffers from a bad case of "Bureaucratic Narcissism," where the Senate is more concerned with its own internal politics than actual governance. The symptoms include pointless posturing, self-congratulatory backslapping, and a complete disregard for the public's interests. Treatment? A healthy dose of skepticism and a strong stomach to withstand the stench of hypocrisy emanating from Capitol Hill.
Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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