SRES 14119th CongressIntroduced

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

Introduced: Jan 3, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This is a Senate resolution (S. Res. 14) that formally elects Robert M. Duncan, from the District of Columbia, to serve as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate. Sponsored by Senator Thune, the resolution was introduced and then agreed to by the Senate on January 3, 2025. In practical terms, the measure confirms the Majority’s choice of its top administrative official responsible for the majority’s parliamentary and operational needs. The text does not create a law or authorize spending; it is a procedural appointment within the Senate’s leadership framework.

Key Points

1The resolution elects Robert M. Duncan as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.
2It identifies his residence as the District of Columbia.
3It is a Senate resolution (procedural/leadership matter), not legislation creating or changing laws.
4The sponsor is Senator Thune; the resolution was considered and agreed to by the Senate on January 3, 2025.
5No fiscal or policy provisions are included; the resolution solely formalizes the appointment to the majority’s leadership staff.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Senate Majority leadership and staff, including the Secretary for the Majority and related operational and procedural functions.Secondary group/area affected: Senators and committees that rely on majority-side administrative and floor-management support; interaction with the Senate’s nonpartisan officers (e.g., Secretary of the Senate, Parliamentarian) as part of ongoing Senate operations.Additional impacts: Signals continuity and the leadership’s staffing choices; affects day-to-day parliamentary administration but does not alter laws or policy.

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