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SRES 9

A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Secretary of the Senate.

119th Congress Introduced by John Thune

A ceremonial resolution notifying the President of the United States that Jackie Barber has been elected Secretary of the Senate; no policy, budget, or regulatory effect.

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Bill Summary · SRES 9

Summary of Bill SRES 9: A Resolution Notifying the President of the United States of the Election of a Secretary of the Senate

Bill at a glance

  • Bill Number: SRES 9
  • Title: A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Secretary of the Senate
  • Status: Introduced in Senate; subsequently agreed to by the Senate
  • Introduced: January 3, 2025
  • Sponsor: John Thune (primary)
  • Classification: Resolution (not a statute)

Purpose and intent

SRES 9 is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution whose sole purpose is to formally notify the President that the Senate has elected the Honorable Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate. The bill mirrors a standard procedural step used to acknowledge and communicate a leadership succession within the Senate’s administrative offices.

Key provisions

  • The resolution states: “That the President of the United States be notified of the election of the Honorable Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate.”
  • There are no other substantive policy changes, appropriations, or regulatory provisions contained in the text. The measure does not alter law or funding, and it does not create new authorities beyond formal notification.

Affected parties and implications

  • Primary affected office: The Office of the Secretary of the Senate (administrative leadership) and the President of the United States (informational notification).
  • Impact: Provides an official record and formal notification of the Senate’s election of Jackie Barber as Secretary. This is a standard constitutional and procedural courtesy rather than a policy action with budgetary or regulatory effects.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: January 3, 2025 (Senate)
  • Status and action: On January 3, 2025, the Senate considered the measure and agreed to it without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
    • Recorded in the Congressional Record (consideration noted as CR S7-8; text on CR S8).
  • Text/Version content: The version approved states the notification to the President of Jackie Barber’s election as Secretary of the Senate.

Summary

SRES 9 is a short, ceremonial resolution that formalizes the Senate’s notification to the President regarding the election of Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate. It reflects standard parliamentary practice for documenting leadership selections and carries no fiscal or regulatory impact. The bill was introduced and quickly passed in the Senate on January 3, 2025, with John Thune listed as the primary sponsor.

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

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