A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.
SRES 451 permits Senators, Senate officers, and employees to collect non-monetary donations (clothing, toys, food, and housewares) from fellow Senate staff during the holiday season for charitable purposes. The donations must support organizations helping people in need or military families, and must comply with Senate rules and federal law. This resolution, which expires at the end of the 118th Congress, does not create new policies but facilitates existing charitable efforts within Senate buildings. It is a procedural measure, not a substantive legislative change.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Nov 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced Nov 6, 2023
Last action Nov 6, 2023
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Nov 6, 2023
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5366; text: CR S5362)
upper
Nov 6, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5366; text: CR S5362)
upper
Nov 6, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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