S.Res.277 / 108th Congress

A resolution tendering the sincere thanks of the Senate to the staffs of the Offices of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate and the House of Representatives for their dedication and service to the legislative process.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S16062; text as passed Senate: CR S16062; text of measure as introduced: CR S16031 )

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Official summary

Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 25, 2003

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Tenders the thanks of the Senate to the staff of the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate and the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives for their outstanding work and dedication to Congress and the people of the United States.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R–TN

Committees

5 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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Nov 25, 2003
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S16062; text as passed Senate: CR S16062; text of measure as introduced: CR S16031 )
Nov 25, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S16062; text as passed Senate: CR S16062; text of measure as introduced: CR S16031 )
Nov 25, 2003
Introduced in Senate

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Agreed to Senate · Nov 25, 2003 Formatted Text PDF

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Analyze S.Res.277 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.277, 108th Congress: A resolution tendering the sincere thanks of the Senate to the staffs of the Offices of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate and the House of Representatives for their dedication and service to the legislative process.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/277

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2003-11-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres277/BILLS-108sres277ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2023-01-14T21:28:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze S.Res.277 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.

Fairness and public impact

Progressive lens

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Discuss S.Res.277, 108th Congress: A resolution tendering the sincere thanks of the Senate to the staffs of the Offices of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate and the House of Representatives for their dedication and service to the legislative process.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/277

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2003-11-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres277/BILLS-108sres277ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2023-01-14T21:28:55Z. 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.277 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

Institutions and government scope

Conservative lens

Examine S.Res.277 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.277, 108th Congress: A resolution tendering the sincere thanks of the Senate to the staffs of the Offices of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate and the House of Representatives for their dedication and service to the legislative process.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/277

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2003-11-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres277/BILLS-108sres277ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2023-01-14T21:28:55Z. 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.277 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

Individual rights and government power

Liberty lens

Examine S.Res.277 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.

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Discuss S.Res.277, 108th Congress: A resolution tendering the sincere thanks of the Senate to the staffs of the Offices of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate and the House of Representatives for their dedication and service to the legislative process.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/277

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2003-11-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres277/BILLS-108sres277ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2023-01-14T21:28:55Z. 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.277 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.