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SRES 15 · 119th CongressAdopted
A resolution electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.
Latest updateJan 3, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Charles Schumer
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January 3, 2025
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January 3, 2025
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8; text: CR S8)
Plain-Language Summary
AI GeneratedThe Senate has two principal officers elected by its members: the Secretary for the Majority, who serves the party controlling the chamber, and the Secretary for the Minority, who serves the opposition party. These positions, established by Senate tradition and internal rules, handle administrative and clerical functions for their respective caucuses, including managing records, coordinating communications, and supporting legislative operations. The Secretary for the Minority role has existed for decades as a counterpart to the Majority Secretary, ensuring both parties have dedicated staff support for their internal operations and members.
This resolution elects Gary B. Myrick of Virginia as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate. The Senate, through this resolution, formally designates Myrick to assume the duties and responsibilities of the Minority Secretary position. The election occurs through a simple resolution requiring agreement by the chamber, making the appointment official and establishing Myrick's authority to manage minority caucus administrative functions, oversee staff, and coordinate with Senate leadership and members of the minority party.
Myrick assumes the position immediately upon passage of the resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Senate. The role carries no separate appropriation; the Secretary for the Minority is funded through existing Senate administrative budgets allocated to minority operations. This appointment enables the minority party to maintain continuity in its internal administrative structure and ensures dedicated staff capacity for legislative support, constituent services coordination, and party communications throughout the 119th Congress.
Key Provisions
- 1Elects Gary B. Myrick of Virginia to serve as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate, granting him authority over minority caucus administrative operations and staff management.
- 2Establishes Myrick's tenure effective upon passage of the resolution, allowing him to assume duties supporting the Senate minority party's legislative and administrative functions.
★ Why this matters
The Secretary for the Minority position ensures the opposition party has dedicated administrative infrastructure to manage internal operations, coordinate member communications, and support legislative activities. Without this officer, the minority caucus would lack centralized staff coordination and administrative capacity. The election formalizes leadership of the minority party's internal operations for the 119th Congress.
● Who this affects
Senate members of the minority party (Democrats, given Republican control of the 119th Congress) who rely on the Secretary for administrative support and coordination; Senate staff working in minority operations; and indirectly, constituents of minority-party senators who depend on efficient legislative support services.
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 15
Electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of
the Senate.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 3, 2025
Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered
and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of
the Senate.
Resolved, That Gary B. Myrick of Virginia be, and he is hereby,
elected Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.
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