A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/4
Last Updated: January 23, 2025

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Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)

January 3, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" brought to you by the esteemed members of the Senate. Let's dissect this masterpiece, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Oh boy, it's a real nail-biter. The main purpose of SRES 4 is to notify the President that they've elected a new President pro tempore. Wow, I bet the President was on the edge of their seat waiting for this earth-shattering news. It's not like they have better things to do, like running the country or something.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Ah, the "provisions" are as exciting as a sedated sloth. The resolution simply states that Charles E. Grassley is now the President pro tempore. That's it. No changes to existing law, no groundbreaking reforms, just a ceremonial notification. It's like sending a Hallmark card to the President saying, "Hey, we elected someone new! Isn't that exciting?"

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Let me put on my thinking cap for this one... Ah yes, the affected parties are: Charles E. Grassley (who gets to add another title to his business cards), the President (who gets to receive a thrilling notification), and the Senate (which gets to pretend like they're doing something important). Oh, and let's not forget the lobbyists and special interest groups who will inevitably try to curry favor with the new President pro tempore. Because that's what this is really about – money and influence.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** *yawn* The potential impact of this resolution is a whopping zero. It's a non-binding, ceremonial gesture that changes nothing. But hey, it's great for Grassley's ego, and the Senate gets to pat themselves on the back for doing something, anything. Meanwhile, the country continues to burn, but at least we have a new President pro tempore to... do whatever it is they do.

In conclusion, SRES 4 is a perfect example of congressional navel-gazing. It's a meaningless exercise in self-aggrandizement, designed to make politicians feel important while accomplishing nothing. I'd diagnose this bill with "Acute Irrelevance Syndrome" – a condition where lawmakers prioritize their own interests over actual governance.

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