A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the brutal killing of Mr. Matthew Shepard.
Latest action (21 Oct 1998): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
S.Res. 313 is a simple resolution in the 105th Congress, sponsored by Sen. Craig Thomas (R-WY). As described by its title, it expresses "the sense of the Senate" regarding the killing of Matthew Shepard. Because the full text of the resolution has not been provided here, the specific language, findings, or statements it contains cannot be described beyond this stated purpose.
Simple resolutions like this one are used by the Senate to express opinions, sentiments, or positions; they do not carry the force of law and do not require action by the House of Representatives or the President. As such, this resolution would not have created any new legal obligations, funding, or programs. Its effect, based on the available information, is limited to placing the Senate's formal sentiment on the record regarding this matter.
The resolution was introduced on October 21, 1998, and on the same day was considered and agreed to by the Senate without amendment, with a preamble, by unanimous consent. Because it is a simple resolution, this action completed the legislative process; no further Senate, House, or presidential action was required or is expected. The full text of the resolution is not yet available in the materials reviewed here.
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Official summary
This simple resolution was agreed to on October 21, 1998. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
Timeline
21 Oct 1998
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 313 do?
- S.Res. 313 is a simple resolution in the 105th Congress, sponsored by Sen. Craig Thomas (R-WY). As described by its title, it expresses "the sense of the Senate" regarding the killing of Matthew Shepard. Because the full text of the resolution has not been provided here, the specific language, findings, or statements it contains cannot be described beyond this stated purpose. Simple resolutions like this one are used by the Senate to express opinions, sentiments, or positions; they do not carry the force of law and do not require action by the House of Representatives or the President. As such, this resolution would not have created any new legal obligations, funding, or programs. Its effect, based on the available information, is limited to placing the Senate's formal sentiment on the record regarding this matter. The resolution was introduced on October 21, 1998, and on the same day was considered and agreed to by the Senate without amendment, with a preamble, by unanimous consent. Because it is a simple resolution, this action completed the legislative process; no further Senate, House, or presidential action was required or is expected. The full text of the resolution is not yet available in the materials reviewed here.
- Has S.Res. 313 become law?
- Yes. S.Res. 313 has been enacted. Status last updated 21 Oct 1998.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 313?
- S.Res. 313 was sponsored by Sen. Craig Thomas [R-WY, 1995-2007] (Republican-WY), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 313?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (21 Oct 1998).
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