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SRES 14

A resolution electing Robert M. Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.

119th Congress Introduced by John Thune

Elects Robert M. Duncan as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate to formalize leadership staff and ensure continuity of the Majority's operations; no new fiscal terms.

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Bill Summary · SRES 14

Summary of S. Res. 14 (2025)

A resolution electing Robert M. Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.

Purpose

  • To elect Robert M. Duncan as the Secretary for the Majority of the Senate. The resolution states that he “be, and he is hereby, elected Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.”

Key Provisions

  • Elects Robert M. Duncan (District of Columbia) to the office of Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.
  • Contains no additional provisions, changes in duties, or fiscal allocations beyond the act of appointing the Secretary.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 3, 2025.
  • Considered and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent in the Senate on January 3, 2025 (CR S8 reference).
  • Status: Agreed to in the Senate; the bill was submitted, considered, and approved without amendment on the same day.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Senator John Thune.

Who Is Affected

  • The Senate, specifically the Majority leadership and its staff, will appoint and operate under the Secretary for the Majority.
  • The individual appointed: Robert M. Duncan (residing in the District of Columbia).

Effective Date and Implementation

  • The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption by the Senate, as it is a formal election of a Senate leadership staff position.

Additional Notes

  • This is a Senate resolution (non-binding in the sense of creating law) used to fill a leadership staff role within the Senate’s organizational structure.
  • The action was completed via unanimous consent, indicating there was no reported opposition or amendments during consideration.

Potential Impact

  • Provides formal official status and authority for Robert M. Duncan to serve as Secretary for the Majority.
  • Ensures continuity of the Majority’s administrative and leadership operations through a designated Secretary.
  • No fiscal terms or policy changes are included; compensation and duties would follow standard Senate pay and administrative practices.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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