A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the Vice President for courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate.
Latest action (15 Oct 1998): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
S.Res. 304 is a simple resolution passed by the U.S. Senate during the 105th Congress. As stated in its title, its purpose was to formally extend the Senate's thanks to the Vice President for the "courteous, dignified, and impartial manner" in which he presided over the Senate's proceedings. Under the Constitution, the Vice President serves as President of the Senate, and it is customary for the chamber to pass such resolutions of appreciation, often at the close of a session. Because the official text of the bill has not been published, no further specific provisions can be described beyond what the title indicates.
This measure does not affect the public, create law, or impose any obligations. It is a matter of internal Senate business and courtesy, directed at the Vice President in his role presiding over the Senate. It does not involve federal spending, regulation, or policy change.
The resolution was introduced by Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) on October 15, 1998, and was submitted, considered, and agreed to that same day by unanimous consent, without amendment. As a simple resolution, it applies only to the Senate, does not require action by the House of Representatives or the President, and its passage by the Senate concluded the legislative process. No further action is expected or required.
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Official summary
This simple resolution was agreed to on October 15, 1998. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
Timeline
15 Oct 1998
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 304 do?
- S.Res. 304 is a simple resolution passed by the U.S. Senate during the 105th Congress. As stated in its title, its purpose was to formally extend the Senate's thanks to the Vice President for the "courteous, dignified, and impartial manner" in which he presided over the Senate's proceedings. Under the Constitution, the Vice President serves as President of the Senate, and it is customary for the chamber to pass such resolutions of appreciation, often at the close of a session. Because the official text of the bill has not been published, no further specific provisions can be described beyond what the title indicates. This measure does not affect the public, create law, or impose any obligations. It is a matter of internal Senate business and courtesy, directed at the Vice President in his role presiding over the Senate. It does not involve federal spending, regulation, or policy change. The resolution was introduced by Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) on October 15, 1998, and was submitted, considered, and agreed to that same day by unanimous consent, without amendment. As a simple resolution, it applies only to the Senate, does not require action by the House of Representatives or the President, and its passage by the Senate concluded the legislative process. No further action is expected or required.
- Has S.Res. 304 become law?
- Yes. S.Res. 304 has been enacted. Status last updated 15 Oct 1998.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 304?
- S.Res. 304 was sponsored by Sen. Trent Lott [R-MS, 1989-2007] (Republican-MS), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 304?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (15 Oct 1998).
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