A resolution designating 2024 as the Year of Democracy as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of Government of the United States to a more free and stable world.
SRES 333 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating 2024 as the "Year of Democracy" to highlight the U.S. government system's global contributions to freedom. It does not create new laws or directly affect citizens, but encourages states, local governments, and the public to observe the year through activities that honor democratic principles. The resolution urges reflection on the U.S. system's role in promoting global freedom, appreciation for historical sacrifices, and respectful civic engagement. It has no binding effect and serves solely as a commemorative gesture.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Sep 7, 2023
Last action Mar 23, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Mar 23, 2024
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2618; text: 09/07/2023 CR S4272-4273)
upper
Mar 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Mar 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Sep 7, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Sep 7, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 34 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Richard J. Durbin
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
Co
Angus S. King, Jr.
IIndependent
Co
Ben Ray Luján
DDemocratic
Co
Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Chuck Grassley
RRepublican
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
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