A resolution recognizing the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and congratulating members and officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for the union's many achievements.

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res.136 through Congress

S.Res.136 is considered only in the Senate.

SenateMay 23, 2003Agreed to the resolutionUnanimous consentOfficial record
SenateJun 2, 2003Amended and passedUnanimous consentOfficial record

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Separate related House measures (1)

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Related House measure: H.Res.226 Recognizing the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and congratulating the members and officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for the union's many achievements.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 8, 2003

Recognizes the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, on its 140th anniversary, for its contribution to the structural development and building of the United States and to the well-being of tens of thousands of workers.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D–MA

Committees

Judiciary Committee

2 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Jun 2, 2003
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 2, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 2, 2003
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7197)
Jun 2, 2003
Senate vitiated previous passage.
May 23, 2003
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7171; text as passed Senate: CR S7171)
May 23, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7171; text as passed Senate: CR S7171)
May 22, 2003
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 110.
May 22, 2003
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
May 22, 2003
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
May 22, 2003
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 8, 2003
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5973)
May 8, 2003
Introduced in Senate

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Agreed to Senate · Jun 2, 2003 Formatted Text PDF
Reported to Senate · May 22, 2003 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in Senate · May 8, 2003 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HRES 226 · Recognizing the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and congratulating the members and officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for the union's many achievements.

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Analyze S.Res.136 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.136, 108th Congress: A resolution recognizing the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and congratulating members and officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for the union's many achievements.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/136

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2003-06-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres136/BILLS-108sres136ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:51:27Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze S.Res.136 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.136, 108th Congress: A resolution recognizing the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and congratulating members and officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for the union's many achievements.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/136

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2003-06-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres136/BILLS-108sres136ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:51:27Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.136, 108th Congress: A resolution recognizing the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and congratulating members and officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for the union's many achievements.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/136

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2003-06-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres136/BILLS-108sres136ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:51:27Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.136, 108th Congress: A resolution recognizing the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and congratulating members and officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for the union's many achievements.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/136

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2003-06-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres136/BILLS-108sres136ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:51:27Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.136 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.