Memorials, Death - U.S. Senator James Ralph Sasser -
HJR 8 is a memorial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the late U.S. Senator James Ralph Sasser. It recognizes his service in the U.S. Senate (1976-1993), his role as U.S. Ambassador to China (1996-1999), and his legacy of bipartisan leadership. The resolution expresses condolences to his family and commemorates his contributions to Tennessee and national public service. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Signed Feb 4, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 4, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 1/15/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Clemmons
DDemocratic
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