A resolution celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus and its achievements in the Senate.
SRES 851 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus, established in 1977 by Jackie Parker and Ralph Everett. It honors the Caucus for its role in improving working conditions for Black Senate staff, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting Black Senators since its founding. The resolution recognizes the Caucus's ongoing work advancing justice and equality within the Senate, but it contains no policy changes or binding requirements. As a commemorative resolution, it does not affect legislation or create new obligations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2022
Committee Review
Dec 2022
Senate Passage
Dec 2022
House Passage
President
Introduced Nov 29, 2022
Last action Dec 7, 2022
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Dec 7, 2022
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7041; text: 11/29/2022 CR S6861-6862)
upper
Dec 7, 2022
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7041; text: 11/29/2022 CR S6861-6862)
upper
Dec 7, 2022
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Nov 29, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
upper
Nov 29, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tim Scott
RRepublican
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
Raphael G. Warnock
DDemocratic
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