Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141-3142; text: CR S3124-3125)
This resolution is a non-binding Senate resolution that honors the life and public service of former Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond. It expresses the Senate's sorrow at his death, directs the Secretary of the Senate to notify the House and to send an enrolled copy to his family, and records that the Senate will adjourn as a mark of respect. It does not create law or require the President's involvement. It is ceremonial and limited to the Senate's internal actions and statements.
This Senate resolution honors the life, public service, and legacy of former Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond of Missouri, recounting his offices and achievements and noting his death on May 13, 2025.
It directs the Secretary of the Senate to notify the House and transmit an enrolled copy to Bond’s family, and proposes adjournment as a mark of respect.
The resolution was submitted by Senator Hawley and agreed to by unanimous consent.
Simple Senate resolutions are ceremonial and do not create binding law; passage as a Senate resolution is highly likely but not a statute.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed commemorative Senate resolution: it clearly states its purpose, provides the customary factual recital, and includes concrete, limited directives to implement the Senate's intent.
Progressives note discomfort praising 'conservative values'; others view praise as customary
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Progressives note discomfort praising 'conservative values'; others view praise as customary
Generally accepts the resolution as a customary, non‑policy tribute to a long-serving public official while noting policy disagreements with some of Bond’s record.
Views it as appropriate to recognize public service and extend condolences, though may wish for fuller acknowledgment of contested policy impacts.
Sees the gesture as routine Senate practice rather than an endorsement of every policy position Bond held.
Sees the resolution as a routine, low‑stakes expression of respect consistent with Senate precedent.
Values the bipartisan cosponsorship and unanimous consent as a sign of institutional unity.
Views the actions (notify House, send copy to family, adjourn) as standard and appropriate.
Strongly supportive, viewing the resolution as a deserved tribute to a conservative leader who advanced infrastructure, defense, and rural interests.
Appreciates bipartisan agreement and the highlighting of accomplishments benefiting Missouri.
Regards the resolution as appropriate recognition of a lifetime of public service.
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Simple Senate resolutions are ceremonial and do not create binding law; passage as a Senate resolution is highly likely but not a statute.
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Progressives note discomfort praising 'conservative values'; others view praise as customary
Simple Senate resolutions are ceremonial and do not create binding law; passage as a Senate resolution is highly likely but not a statute.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed commemorative Senate resolution: it clearly states its purpose, provides the customary factual recital, and includes concrete, limited directive…
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