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Senate ready for business: formal start of the legislative session

This resolution is purely procedural, signifying that the U.S. Senate has assembled a sufficient number of members (a quorum) to officially begin legislative business. While the resolution itself introduces no changes to the law, it is a necessary step for the Senate to start considering bills that will eventually affect citizens' lives. Citizens can expect the Senate to actively work on new legislation from this point forward.
Key points
Formal announcement that the Senate is ready to conduct proceedings and make decisions.
The resolution is an internal procedural requirement and does not directly change any citizens' rights or obligations.
It signals the official resumption of the legislative process in the Senate.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_2
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2023-01-03