SRES 290 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution honoring the life of Oliver Hazard Perry Morton.

SRES 290 is a symbolic Senate resolution honoring Oliver Hazard Perry Morton, Indiana's first native-born governor and a key Union supporter during the Civil War. It commemorates the 200th anniversary of his birth (2023) and recognizes his leadership as Indiana governor (1861-1867), his role in raising troops and funding for the Civil War effort, and his later service as a U.S. Senator (1867-1877). The resolution expresses the Senate's view that Morton's dedication preserved the Union and enriched Indiana's legacy. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

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Jul 2023

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Senate Passage

Jul 2023

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Introduced Jul 11, 2023 Last action Jul 11, 2023

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Jul 11, 2023

Introduced

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2328-2329; text: CR S2315)

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Jul 11, 2023

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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 S2328-2329; text: CR S2315)

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Jul 11, 2023

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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor