A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Secretary of the Senate.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 9

119th Congress

A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Secretary of the 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 procedural resolution notifies the President of the United States that Jackie Barber has been elected as Secretary of the Senate. The Secretary of the Senate is a senior administrative officer responsible for maintaining Senate records, overseeing the legislative clerks, and managing various administrative functions. This notification is a standard procedure following the election of Senate officers at the beginning of a new Congress.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7-8; text: CR S8)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This procedural resolution notifies the President of the United States that Jackie Barber has been elected as Secretary of the Senate. The Secretary of the Senate is a senior administrative officer responsible for maintaining Senate records, overseeing the legislative clerks, and managing various administrative functions. This notification is a standard procedure following the election of Senate officers at the beginning of a new Congress.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution resolves that the President be notified of the election of Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Notifies President of Jackie Barber as Secretary of Senate
Standard notification procedure for Senate officer elections
Secretary of Senate manages records and administrative functions
Formal communication between legislative and executive branches
Part of 119th Congress organizational procedures

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For the President: Official notification of Senate leadership. For Jackie Barber: Formal recognition of election to position. For Senate operations: Continuation of administrative functions. For Senate records: Official documentation of officer election. For executive-legislative relations: Formal communication established.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

Congressional officers and employees

Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Senate

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

9, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Secretary of the Senate.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-9