Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S329; text: CR S341)
This resolution is a Senate simple resolution that formally congratulates the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women's soccer team for winning the 2024 Division III championship. It expresses the sense and recognition of the Senate but does not create laws, change federal policy, or establish legal rights. The resolution was considered and agreed to by the Senate and asks the Secretary of the Senate to send copies to school officials. It is ceremonial and intended to record the Senate's commendation and notify the team and university.
Simple resolutions are acted on by the single chamber that issues them; this Senate resolution was considered and agreed to in the Senate and does not go to the House or the President. It is nonbinding and used for official statements, honors, or internal Senate matters.
This Senate resolution congratulates the Washington University in St.
Louis Bears women’s soccer team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship.
It recounts the team’s 23–0–2 record, individual and coaching awards, and thanks university staff and fans.
Text is a non-binding Senate resolution for recognition; such measures do not create laws.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise, conventionally drafted commemorative Senate resolution that clearly states the facts to be recognized, issues straightforward commendations, and includes a simple administrative transmittal instruction.
All personas broadly supportive; disagreement is only about symbolic Senate time use
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All personas broadly supportive; disagreement is only about symbolic Senate time use
Overall supportive; views the resolution as a positive recognition of women’s athletics and student achievement.
Sees symbolic value for Title IX visibility and campus community morale, though notes it is ceremonial and not a policy action.
Generally favorable; sees the resolution as routine, low-cost, bipartisan recognition of local accomplishment.
Views it as appropriate Senate ceremonial business but notes opportunity costs of floor time could be raised in principle.
Likely supportive of honoring hard work and community values, but some conservatives might question use of Senate time for ceremonial items.
Generally sees no policy harm and appreciates support for athletics.
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Text is a non-binding Senate resolution for recognition; such measures do not create laws.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
All personas broadly supportive; disagreement is only about symbolic Senate time use
Text is a non-binding Senate resolution for recognition; such measures do not create laws.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise, conventionally drafted commemorative Senate resolution that clearly states the facts to be recognized, issues straightforward commendations, and include…
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