SRES 870 United States Senate · 117th Congress

A resolution honoring the life and the legacy of Secretary Ash Carter.

SRES 870 is a symbolic Senate resolution honoring former Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, who died on October 24, 2022. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy to his family, commends his public service career, and recognizes his work as Defense Secretary (2015-2017), including advancing gender equity in the military, supporting defense innovation, and leading efforts against the Islamic State. It does not create new laws or policies - it is purely a commemorative gesture. The Senate also adjourned in his memory as a mark of respect.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2022

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Dec 2022

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Introduced Dec 13, 2022 Last action Dec 13, 2022

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Dec 13, 2022

Introduced

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Consideration: CR S7150; text: CR S7136)

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Dec 13, 2022

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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(Consideration: CR S7150; text: CR S7136)

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Dec 13, 2022

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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors