SRES 851 United States Senate · 117th Congress

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
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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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)
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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
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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