SRES 159 United States Senate · 119th Congress

A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.

This resolution (SRES 159) is a ceremonial Senate measure honoring the late Senator John Bennett Johnston, Jr. (1932-2024), who represented Louisiana in the U.S. Senate from 1972 to 1997. It commemorates his career, including his work on energy policy, flood control, and Louisiana conservation efforts, and requests the Senate adjourn in his memory while sending condolences to his family. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

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Apr 2025

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Senate Passage

Apr 2025

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Introduced Apr 7, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025

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Apr 7, 2025

Introduced

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459: 3; text: CR S2458: 1)

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Apr 7, 2025

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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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Apr 7, 2025

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1 primary · 99 co-sponsors