A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of James William Buffett.
This Senate resolution (SRES 401) is a ceremonial honor for musician Jimmy Buffett, who died in September 2023. It recognizes his contributions to music, his Mississippi roots, and his cultural impact through songs like "Margaritaville" and businesses like Margaritaville restaurants. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it simply expresses the Senate's respect, extends condolences to his family, and requests the Secretary of the Senate send a copy to his family. It does not create any new laws or affect any government programs.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2023
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Oct 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced Oct 4, 2023
Last action Oct 4, 2023
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Oct 4, 2023
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4956)
upper
Oct 4, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4956)
upper
Oct 4, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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