A resolution to authorize the payment of the expenses of representatives of the Senate attending the funeral of a Senator.
Latest action (30 Jul 1998): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
S.Res. 263 is a simple resolution introduced in the 105th Congress by Senator John Warner (R-VA). As stated in its title, its purpose is to authorize payment of the expenses of Senate representatives attending the funeral of a fellow Senator. The full text of the resolution has not been made available beyond this description, so the specific procedures, dollar amounts, or other operational details it may contain are not known.
Because this is a Senate simple resolution, it applies only to the Senate's own internal operations rather than to the public at large. It would affect Senators or staff designated to represent the Senate at a colleague's funeral, by providing authorization for their related expenses to be paid using Senate funds or procedures. It does not create law binding on the public, other branches of government, or private citizens.
In terms of process, simple resolutions apply only to the chamber that passes them and do not require action by the House of Representatives or the President. This resolution was submitted, considered, and agreed to by the Senate on July 30, 1998, by unanimous consent, without amendment. That action completed the legislative process for this measure; no further steps are required or expected.
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Official summary
This simple resolution was agreed to on July 30, 1998. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
Timeline
30 Jul 1998
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 263 do?
- S.Res. 263 is a simple resolution introduced in the 105th Congress by Senator John Warner (R-VA). As stated in its title, its purpose is to authorize payment of the expenses of Senate representatives attending the funeral of a fellow Senator. The full text of the resolution has not been made available beyond this description, so the specific procedures, dollar amounts, or other operational details it may contain are not known. Because this is a Senate simple resolution, it applies only to the Senate's own internal operations rather than to the public at large. It would affect Senators or staff designated to represent the Senate at a colleague's funeral, by providing authorization for their related expenses to be paid using Senate funds or procedures. It does not create law binding on the public, other branches of government, or private citizens. In terms of process, simple resolutions apply only to the chamber that passes them and do not require action by the House of Representatives or the President. This resolution was submitted, considered, and agreed to by the Senate on July 30, 1998, by unanimous consent, without amendment. That action completed the legislative process for this measure; no further steps are required or expected.
- Has S.Res. 263 become law?
- Yes. S.Res. 263 has been enacted. Status last updated 30 Jul 1998.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 263?
- S.Res. 263 was sponsored by Sen. John Warner [R-VA, 1979-2008] (Republican-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 263?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (30 Jul 1998).
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