SRES 553 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution honoring the life of Jean A. Carnahan, former Senator for the State of Missouri.

SRES 553 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Jean A. Carnahan, who served as Missouri’s first female U.S. Senator from 2001 to 2002 after her husband’s passing. The resolution expresses the Senate’s sorrow over her death, recognizes her service as First Lady of Missouri and U.S. Senator, and her advocacy for families and veterans. It directs the Senate Secretary to share the resolution with the House and Carnahan’s family, with no substantive policy changes or affected parties. This is a standard commemorative measure with no legislative impact.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

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Feb 2024

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Senate Passage

Feb 2024

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Introduced Feb 8, 2024 Last action Feb 12, 2024

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Feb 8, 2024

Introduced

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S489; text: CR S503)

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Feb 8, 2024

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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.

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Feb 8, 2024

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1 primary · 99 co-sponsors