A resolution expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Patty Murray for her service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and to designate Senator Murray as President Pro Tempore Emerita of the United States Senate.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 6

119th Congress

A resolution expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Patty Murray for her service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and to designate Senator Murray as President Pro Tempore Emerita of the United States Senate.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consider

Introduced:Jan 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles E. Schumer

Senator

Democratic

NY

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This resolution thanks Senator Patty Murray of Washington for her service as President Pro Tempore of the Senate and designates her as President Pro Tempore Emerita. She served as the third woman and first Democratic woman to hold this position in the upper chamber.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6-7; text: CR S6-7)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution thanks Senator Patty Murray of Washington for her service as President Pro Tempore of the Senate and designates her as President Pro Tempore Emerita. She served as the third woman and first Democratic woman to hold this position in the upper chamber.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution thanks Senator Patty Murray (of Washington) for her service as the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and designates her as President Pro Tempore Emerita.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Thanks Senator Murray for President Pro Tempore service
Designates her as President Pro Tempore Emerita
Recognizes historic service as third woman in role
Honors first Democratic woman in the position
Washington Senator served in leadership role

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Senator Murray receives formal recognition for her historic service as the third woman to serve as President Pro Tempore. The Emerita designation provides continued honorary recognition. This is a ceremonial resolution acknowledging her contribution to Senate leadership.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

Congressional leadership

Congressional tributes

Members of Congress

Senate

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Patty Murray for her service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and to designate Senator Murray as President Pro Tempore Emerita of the United States Senate.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-6