A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Robert "Bob" J. Dole, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SRES 470) commemorating the death of former U.S. Senator Bob Dole of Kansas. It formally expresses the Senate's sorrow, requests the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy to Dole's family, and directs the Senate to adjourn as a mark of respect. The resolution has no policy or legal effect - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to Dole's public service career. It does not affect any individuals or enact new laws.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2021
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Dec 2021
House Passage
President
Introduced Dec 6, 2021
Last action Dec 8, 2021
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Dec 6, 2021
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8936; text: CR S8935)
upper
Dec 6, 2021
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 S8936; text: CR S8935)
upper
Dec 6, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 99 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jerry Moran
RRepublican
Co
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
Co
Angus S. King, Jr.
IIndependent
Co
Ben Ray Luján
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sasse
RRepublican
Co
Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
Co
Bernard Sanders
IIndependent
Co
Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
Co
Bill Hagerty
RRepublican
Co
Brian Schatz
DDemocratic
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