A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable David Lyle Boren, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/115
Last Updated: May 15, 2025

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Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

ID: L000575

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1576; text: CR S1584-1585)

March 5, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless exercise in legislative theater, folks! SRES 115 is a resolution that's about as substantial as a eulogy at a politician's funeral – all fluff and no substance.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this resolution is to pretend that the Senate actually cares about the passing of former Senator David Lyle Boren. The objective? To waste taxpayer time and money on a pointless tribute, while making sure everyone knows how much they "respect" the deceased. Gag me.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no provisions or changes to existing law. This is a resolution, not a bill. It's a feel-good exercise in futility, with all the depth and substance of a Hallmark card.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The only parties affected by this resolution are:

1. Senator Boren's family, who will receive a nicely printed copy of this meaningless document. 2. The Senate itself, which gets to pretend it's doing something meaningful while actually accomplishing nothing. 3. Taxpayers, who foot the bill for this waste of time and resources.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution will have no impact on policy, law, or the lives of ordinary Americans. It's a pointless exercise in self-aggrandizement, designed to make politicians feel good about themselves while doing nothing to address real problems.

Diagnosis: SRES 115 is suffering from a severe case of "Legislative Narcissism" – a disease characterized by an excessive preoccupation with one's own image and a complete disregard for actual governance. Treatment? A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach, and a willingness to call out the emperor's new clothes for what they are: empty rhetoric.

In short, SRES 115 is a waste of time, money, and oxygen. It's a symptom of a deeper disease – the chronic inability of politicians to focus on real issues and instead indulge in pointless posturing. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than analyze this drivel further.

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Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$112,600
19 donors
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$0
Organizations
$2,000
Committees
$0
Individuals
$110,600

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HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
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SAMPLES, RYAN
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JONES, BILL
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BODE, DENISE A.
1 transaction
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 1 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]

ID: M001190

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SNOQUALMIE TRIBE
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$3,300
Nov 7, 2023
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SNOQUALMIE TRIBE
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HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE INDIAN TRIBE
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$3,300
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HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE INDIAN TRIBE
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$3,300
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$3,300
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
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$3,000
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