SRES 420 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution designating Betty K. Koed as Historian Emerita of the United States Senate.

S. RES. 420 designates Betty K. Koed as Historian Emerita of the U.S. Senate, effective October 21, 2023, honoring her 25-year career as the Senate's first female Historian (serving from 2015-2023 after roles as Assistant and Associate Historian). The resolution recognizes her work preserving Senate archives, producing historical publications, and supporting educational programs about Senate history. It is a ceremonial honor with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation or constituents.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

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Oct 2023

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Senate Passage

Oct 2023

House Passage

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Introduced Oct 19, 2023 Last action Oct 19, 2023

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Oct 19, 2023

Introduced

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5104; text: CR S5114)

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Oct 19, 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 S5104; text: CR S5114)

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Oct 19, 2023

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1 primary · 99 co-sponsors