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S.Res. 481: A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and military achievement of Major Richard D. Winters (Ret.) during World War II, and commending him for leadership and valor in leading the men of Easy Company.

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S.Res. 481: A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and military achievement of Major Richard D. Winters (Ret.) during World War II, and commending him for leadership and valor in leading the men of Easy Company.

108th Congress · introduced 2004-11-20 · Commemorations · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11835; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11835; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11804-11805)

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2004-11-20 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
  4. Where it stands now: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11835; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11835; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11804-11805) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and military achievement of Major Richard D. Winters (Ret.) during World War II, and commending him for leadership and valor in leading the men of Easy Company.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Salutes the accomplishments of Lieutenant Richard D. Winters and the men of "Easy Company" for their actions to ensure control over Utah Beach at Normandy, France, during World War II, and commends the heroism and bravery shown by Lieutenant Winters. Acknowledges the historical achievements of Lieutenant Winters and his men in assuring the success of the Allied Normandy Campaign begun on June 6, 1944 (D-Day). Expresses gratitude for the service of Lieutenant Winters, his men, and all veterans who served in World War II.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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A “Nay” vote

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and military achievement of Major Richard D. Winters (Ret.) during World War II, and commending him for leadership and valor in leading the men of Easy Company.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)

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Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] · 0 cosponsors

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Words on this page, explained (2)
Resolution
A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote
A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong108-sres481 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108